Cats are not like dogs: while some are extroverted and friendly from the get-go, cats tend to be more cautious and pickier ...

Cats are very expressive animals, which helps cat owners pick up on their moods quickly. Understanding the language of their ...

One of the funniest and often overlooked happy cat signs is called the hook. A “hook” happens when a cat holds their tail ...

Did you know that cats can suddenly grow sixteen extra legs when you try to put them into their carrier for transport? This isn’t true, of course, but it certainly feels true when trying to get a cat ...

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 ...

UC Davis researchers found that video telehealth visits help cat owners better care for arthritic cats without the stress of clinic visits. Owners appreciated personalized tips to improve their cat s ...

Cats are such weird little creatures, and sometimes they engage in behavior that is absolutely mystifying. Like the cat in ...

Anyone who has a cat or kitten knows how crazy their feline friend goes for catnip. What is catnip, though, and why does it drive cats crazy? According to PetMD, catnip is a herb closely related to ...

Cats like many other animals use scent to communicate with each other. A new UC Davis study characterizes the range of scent chemicals from cats and the bacteria that make them. (UC Davis photo) Many ...

Patricia Louis is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics. She has written for the Philadelphia Wings NLL team and worked in media relations for the ...