When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with ...

What, exactly, is your cat thinking? Scientists came up with a questionnaire in 2021 that might give you some idea of where your feline friend fits on what's known as the triarchic model of ...

Cats may not understand every word we say, but they certainly pick up on tone, love, and attention. Sharing a few heartfelt ...

As independent creatures, cats often get a reputation that they are hard to win over, but scientists might have cracked the code to building a stronger bond. A study published in the Journal of ...

When cats are expecting, they want to be surrounded by the people they trust the most. Usually, that's a reserved spot for ...

Kingston-based writer Rebecca van Laer loves cats so much that she wrote a book about them. The concept for “Cat,” her second book, began as an essay as part of a workshop with writer Sheila Heti.

For the most part, dogs will buddy up to anyone who shows them some attention and affection, or even those who don't! Cats, on the other hand? They're a bit more discerning — that's part of what cat ...

A look at cat tongues helps explain why the animals' grooming is so effective. This story is from Inside Science. New insights into how cats clean their fur with scores of tiny scoops on their tongues ...

We usually associate dementia with humans, but cats can develop feline dementia, or cognitive dysfunction, as they get older, too. The symptoms of dementia in cats, like confusion and sleep problems, ...

The bird flu virus that is currently causing an outbreak in birds and cattle across the U.S. may be able to jump to humans via our cats. If the virus adapts to move swiftly between our furry friends, ...