Cats
Cats can make great pets and companions. Learn how to take care of cats, from everyday basic tips to cat behavior issues to cat injury treatments.
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Do you love cats, dream about having cats, but know that these adorable felines often trigger your allergies?
By Ada Tseng
When choosing a new cat, you might find yourself wondering if you should adopt a male or female cat.
By Ada Tseng
Pinpointing Bombay cat vs. black cat characteristics can be tricky if you don't know exactly what to look for. How closely are you looking at a cat's whiskers, nose and paw pads?
By Ada Tseng
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Let's talk about a delightful and often overlooked member of the feline family: the Scottish Straight cat. These charming, medium-sized cats are closely related to the Scottish Fold breed but come with their own unique twist: Their ears remain straight instead of folding forward.
By Talon Homer
Let's talk about a feline that's small in stature but big on charm: the Minuet cat. Also known as the Napoleon cat, this domestic hybrid breed is a delightful mix of two existing domestic breeds: the Munchkin and Persian cat groups.
By Talon Homer
Maine coons are the official state cat of the northernmost U.S. state and are known for their easygoing temperaments. It's no wonder why many a Maine coon owner will profess their love for their affectionate feline friend.
By Ada Tseng
The Toyger was bred to resemble a miniature tiger, combining the elegance of a domestic cat with the bold, wild look of big cats.
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The biggest cat breeds, like Maine Coons and Savannah cats, remind us of their (considerably larger) wild ancestors.
By Sascha Bos
What could be better than the sound of a cat purring in perfect contentment, but have you ever wondered why cats purr?
This quirky behavior known as 'making biscuits' is common in domestic cats. But why do cats knead and what are they saying when they're mixing dough?
One day, Larry was a humble stray cat. The next, he was 'Chief Mouser' at the British Prime Minister's residence. Unlike the revolving door of PMs lately, Larry has staying power. But is he any good at catching mice?
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If you've owned cats for a while, you may think you know exactly where they like to be touched. But a study found that cat lovers are the folks most likely to pet felines in places they dislike.
By Dave Roos
It's after midnight. Do you know where your cat is?
When that sandpaper tongue gets going on your face, does it mean your cat loves you, or simply likes the way you taste?
Tigers love to swim in the wild. So why do most housecats act like coming in contact with water will use up a several of their nine lives?
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Not much could be better than coming back in your next life as a house cat (OK, maybe a dog, but we won't go there). But if you had the chance, you'd better think hard about where you'd live first.
Cats howl for a lot of reasons: They want you to buy them things; they want more food (better food). But as they age, they howl a lot more. Are they trying to tell us something else?
A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes - even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?
With a very friendly personality, the Egyptian Mau can be trained to do almost anything a dog can do, from walking on a leash to fetching a ball.
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The most obvious feature of Manx cats is their lack of a tail, but there is a lot more to them than that, including the fact that they have dog-like personalities and make great pets.
British researchers have found that cats really respond when their owners slow blink at them. It's a great way to improve communication with your cat.
The rare Bombay cat is all black, but color alone doesn't make a cat a Bombay.
The ragdoll habit of turning floppy in their owners' arms is one of the breed's most endearing trademarks. And those eyes ...
By Mark Mancini
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A hybrid cross between a small Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat, the Bengal cat will keep you busy with its intelligence and active personality. It may even shower with you.
By Mark Mancini & Talon Homer
What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to be a very beautiful but very controversial kitty.
By Mark Mancini & Mitch Ryan