Purring is something that pretty much every single cat does, but interestingly we know less about why cats make this noise compared with other noises they’re famous for (like hissing or chirping). The ...

While studies showing orange cat friendliness are illuminating, they're meant to be taken with a grain of salt — "based on owner feedback" is the essential phrase here! Such studies are survey-based, ...

Everyone who has owned a cat knows they can be rather mysterious animals at times. So it can be quite frustrating when your cat is acting rather oddly for what seems like no reason at all. One ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. “Cats” and “separation anxiety” ...

If you find that your cat is often purposely trying to knock things down from shelves or table, they might actually be trying ...

When I started working with cats almost 25 years ago, it was purely out of self-interest. My own cat, Kittums, had recently passed away. I decided to volunteer at a local animal shelter to get more ...

Cats—especially those who are new to a home—often go into hiding. This could mean under a bed or a sofa or staying confined to a certain room or part of the house. While it may seem like your pet is ...

Every cat owner knows a movie night isn’t complete without your feline companion scratching away at the plush lining of the living room furniture. But as it turns out, this common destructive behavior ...

Cat lovers know felines like to play and paw at each other occasionally, but sometimes the behavior can escalate. After studying hundreds of cats, researchers say they have identified some tell-tail ...

However much you love your cat, human-feline relationships are sometimes tricky. When your cat has a behavior issue, it is hard for the people in the home and is often a sign that something is not ...