As the most common kind of cat, tabby cats are surprisingly misunderstood. Most people don’t realize, for example, that every domestic house cat possesses the tabby gene. Those that aren’t easily identified by their stripes,...
Out of all the adorable things your cat does, few are as charming as the cat loaf. Cat loaf, cat bread, potato cat, turkey cat, hovercat–whatever you call it, this precious resting position is (thankfully)...
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and low-maintenance. Even in cartoons, the cat character is more likely to lay in the sun than play with the family. In reality, however, a lot of cats...
While the number of cat breeds in the world depends on who you ask, (TICA recognizes 73 while CFA says there are only 45), no one can deny that cats come in dozens of colors...
Thanks to natural curiosity and unavoidable human error, it’s an unfortunately common occurrence for indoor cats to get outside. Your opportunistic feline might notice a door held open for a second too long or take...
Determining whether a cat is male or female isn’t as easy as you might think. This is especially true if the cat has yet to reach maturity, is already neutered, or isn’t social enough to...
Cats are sentient creatures with their own thoughts, feelings, and opinions. They feel anxious in new situations, happy when they’re playing, sad when you leave, and dozens of other important emotions. Respecting your cat’s emotions...
Your cat might prefer a store-bought treat to hunting their own meals and a comfy spot on the couch instead of the ground outside, but your pampered pet has more in common with wild cats...
For so many people, music is a source of relaxation, entertainment, and joy. Simply listening to a specific song can change our entire mood and outlook on a situation. But what about cats? As an...
Cats can seem like super speedsters when they’re zooming around the house at 3am and skidding to a stop right before hitting your shins. But then you catch your snuggly snoozer lazily swatting at a...
