Cats often get a bad rep. Many people label felines as grumpy, aloof, and detached. When it comes to bonding with humans, cats rarely get the credit that dogs do. However, research shows that cats ...

Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike – with serious implications for their health and welfare, new research shows. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs don’t ...

Cats express affection differently than dogs, often through quiet and subtle behaviors. This can make their emotional signals harder to recognize. Many owners misinterpret independence as lack of ...

This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...

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 unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long ...

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