Understanding everyday cat behavior can strengthen the human–pet bond and help owners spot potential health issues early. One ...

There are around 60 million cats in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s measure. From this same source, we know approximately 26% of American households owned cats in ...

Most cats are meticulous groomers, but what happens when the behavior goes into overdrive? For a variety of reasons, some cat licking, scratching, and chewing behaviors become compulsive, which can ...

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, but why do cats bite? When should it be a cause of concern, and how does ...

Have you ever wanted to lick your cat? This is not my question—I can guess the answer—but it’s the one blaring from the packaging of the Licki, in all caps. Lest anyone believe the query is rhetorical ...

Wondering why your cat licks their lips a lot? This can be a strange and sometimes concerning behavior, especially if it’s new. Naturally, as a pet parent, you want to know if there’s a problem and ...

An adorable cat has a high level of hygiene he likes to uphold—and makes sure his owner passes a "cleanliness inspection" before allowing him to pet him. Matt Marshall (@_mattmarshall), who took in ...

Every time I give my cat a bath, I think of Steve Martin. He had a bit from his stand-up routine back in the 1970s about giving his cat a bath. “Oh, this is an interesting thing: I gave my cat a bath ...