Your cat might not be as exuberantly social as the neighbor's Golden Retriever, but that doesn't mean your feline friend isn't capable of love, affection, loyalty, and everything else that comes with a strong friendship....
Previous studies and our own experiences have already told us that cats are capable of learning their own names. A fascinating study out of Japan, however, gives us an even deeper look into cat cognition....
While you may know that cats can experience feelings of love and attachment to humans and other animals, you may not recognize some of the signs your cat uses to express affection. How to Tell...
Adopting a cat, kitten, or any other pet is a lifetime commitment, so it’s important to do your homework. Too many people think cats are disposable; hence the populations of community cats and full shelters....
If your home contains a feline family member as well as humans, you might find it’s a bit of a competition about which particular person the cat likes most. Everyone will likely believe that they’re...
You may think you need privacy when using the bathroom, but chances are your cat has other ideas! Does your cat follow you into the bathroom and stare as you go about your routine, or...
With such rigorous bathing schedules, cats are known to be very tidy creatures. But they are downright useless with a litter scoop and broom. I used to find myself in a nonstop battle with far-flung...
Imagine you've had a long, stressful day. Whether you spent it putting out fires at work or chasing a stubbornly independent two-year-old from one mess to another, you can't wait until the house is quiet,...
Cats' ears are far more sensitive than human ears. When you think about all the types of noises that get under our skin, you imagine how much worse it is for our cats. Lots of...
While cat lovers don't need a team of scientists to tell them that their feline friends positively impact their lives, a preliminary study sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology offers new and interesting information...
