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 don’t do logic; they do whatever makes them look fabulous.' Umut shared this clip of a cat that clearly operates on its ...

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...

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 ...

Siberian cats are known for their beautiful, long, triple-layer, water-repellent coat. The stunning cats’ coats can come in a ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the ...

Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away. Cat owners and cat lovers on Instagram and TikTok have ...

Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through cat videos, Felis catus is a familiar and comforting presence in our daily lives. Unlike ...

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, ...

Why do cats make biscuits? Do they really always land on their feet? You won't believe these fascinating feline facts.

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 ...

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.