Cats are one of the most popular pets worldwide, known for their companionship and capabilities as hunters. Scientifically termed Felis catus, cats are small, carnivorous mammals that are highly valued by humans for their agility, grace, and varied personalities. Domestic cats are characterized by their strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey like rodents. They communicate with a range of vocalizations, body postures, and facial expressions. Cats are known for being territorial and enjoy a balance of sociable interaction and solitary time. They are also famous for their grooming behavior, spending a considerable part of their day licking their coats. The relationship between cats and humans extends back thousands of years, with cats being revered in ancient societies such as Egypt, where they were associated with gods and goddesses. Today, they continue to be a favorite subject of interest and affection in many cultures.
Research on the critically endangered Arabian leopard indicates that reintroducing carefully selected, captive-bred individuals into the wild could substantially aid in the recovery of their…
Pet dogs and cats in Portugal and the UK were found to harbor the same antibiotic-resistant bacteria as their owners. New research to be presented…
Bengal cats, popular for their unique and exotic looks, resulted from crossbreeding domestic cats with Asian leopard cats. Research has shown that their distinctive features…
Researchers studied hundreds of Bengal cats to uncover the genetic origins of their leopard-like patterns and found that their appearance stems largely from domesticated cats….
A commonly held belief is that pets contribute positively to individual well-being. However, recent research from Michigan State University indicates that while pet owners acknowledge…
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), along with a multidisciplinary team of collaborators, have made significant discoveries regarding…
Cat owners want their pets to be happy, yet overfeeding can lead to unintended outcomes. The prevalence of feline obesity is increasing, affecting cats’ health,…
Researchers surveyed pet owners across three nations and discovered that individuals were more attached to dogs than cats. However, the magnitude of this preference differed…
A cat’s larynx can generate purring sounds without cyclical neural input. Cats are vocal creatures: they meow, screech, and purr. From a voice production point…
Although the differences in health outcomes were not statistically significant, they can provide insight into the concerns regarding the potential negative effects of vegan diets…
A study shows that declawing significantly impacts the muscular capabilities of large cat species more than smaller cats. Despite it being illegal to surgically modify…
Research study’s findings offer a potential alternative to surgical spaying. Currently, there are no contraceptives capable of producing permanent sterilization in companion animals. Spaying, the…
A new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Interactions indicates that your beloved pet dog or cat could be causing you to have less…
During the pandemic, dog and cat owners reported a closer bond with their pets, however, the relationship between pets and stress or loneliness is complicated….
People in UK and Portugal carrying same multidrug-resistant bacteria as their pets; call for dogs and cats to be included in assessments of antibiotic resistance….
Multi-drug-resistant organisms can be transmitted between healthy dogs and cats and their hospitalized owners. Fortunately, only a small number of cases were found suggesting pets…
A new scientific finding marks the first documented discovery of Pallas’s Cat on the world’s highest mountain. A new paper published in Cat News has…
The next time you let your cat outside for its daily adventure, you may want to reconsider. A new study by University of Maryland researchers…