CATS

You can practically hear the hissing and growling.

How to Help Your Cats Get Along, According to an Expert

Cats can get aggressive when you introduce a new animal into the house. These expert tips from a cat trainer can help your pets get along.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

How Bob Barker’s Wife Inspired His Animal Advocacy

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

The British Museum's professional mousing staff answered to names like Black Jack and Poppet.

When Cats Took Over the British Museum

Being a professional mouser for the British Museum in the 20th century came with some competitive benefits.

8 Close-But-Not-Quite Cats

These unusual animals are in the same taxonomic group as cats, but there isn’t much family resemblance.

He's counting down the minutes until the fireworks end.

How to Protect Pets From Fireworks Stress

Your fluffy pals need special attention during holiday celebrations. Here's what you can do to help manage their stress.

Yes, Cats Will Play Fetch, Too—But Only If They Feel Like It

Toss some crumpled paper and maybe, if you're lucky, the cat will consider going to get it. Maybe.

Sploot 101: 13 Animal Slang Words Every Pet Parent Should Know

The internet has given us all kinds of delightful slang terms for what our cats and dogs do, from ‘blep’ and ‘bork’ to ‘smol’ and ‘sploot.’

Cats are being evicted from Old San Juan in Puerto Rico.

The National Park Service Wants to Shut Down ‘Disney World for Cats’ in Puerto Rico

Hundreds of strays roam a historic site. The NPS says they're a health hazard. Cat lovers disagree.

Library Patrons in Oregon Can Check Out a Robotic Cat for Company

The battery-powdered purr machines are part of the library's collection of unusual items available for lending.

11 Gifts For Animal Lovers Who Can’t Have Pets

These unique gifts for cat lovers, dog lovers, and horse lovers will add some animal-themed joy to your loved one’s life this holiday season.

Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?

A certified cat trainer suggests reasons why a cat won’t use its litter box—and offers some possible solutions.

Louis Wain at his drawing board circa 1890.

10 Facts About Louis Wain, the Cat-Obsessed Victorian Artist

Louis Wain sketched, painted, and even animated cats throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A Shot in the Dark: How to Photograph a Black Cat

With some simple adjustments, you can transform your black cat from a dark blob of fur into a handsome portrait subject.

Loudest Purring Cat - Guinness World Records

British House Cat Sets Record for World’s Loudest Purr

From the sound of it, Bella the cat is pleased with her record-breaking achievement.

Your pet can get a lot out of Prime Day, too.

The Best October Prime Day Deals For Pet Lovers To Shop Now

From automatic feeders to litter boxes and more, the best October Prime Day pet deals can help pet lovers save even more this fall.

A Cathedral in England Is Home to One of the World's Oldest Cat Doors

Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.

Carving pumpkins is one of the most famous Halloween traditions.

15 Spooky Halloween Traditions and Their Origins

Love Halloween costumes and spooky decorations? Let’s dig a little deeper and learn the creepy stories behind the holiday's traditions, from carving pumpkins to munching on candy corn.

Should You Feed Your Pets Pumpkin?

It's supposed to aid in digestion. Here's what a vet has to say.

'Tortitude': Why Tortoiseshell and Calico-Patterned Cats Tend to Be Extra Feisty

Is your 'tortie' a sassy monster? You're not alone.

These cats went to sea and to space, and inspired artists, writers, and scientists.

17 of History's Coolest Cats

Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.

Why Do Cats Respond to “Pspsps”?

Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?

Halloween isn't the only time of year to celebrate these cute kitties.

10 Facts About Black Cats

Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.

Sometimes it's better to think inside the box.

7 of the Best Cat Litter Boxes, According to Experts

Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.

The Pallas’s cat is super cute—and pretty elusive.

12 Fascinating Facts About Pallas’s Cats

The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.

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