Cats

Ancient DNA upends long-held story of cat domestication

New DNA studies show domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread later than believed, while ancient China lived alongside a different wild feline long before housecats arrived.

 Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat.
An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.

Eight nights, nine lives: How to celebrate Hanukkah with your cats

Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you.

Turkish man to pay ex-wife ‘cat support’ as felines caught in divorce crossfire

CATS TREATED successfully with Fenlips cream after FHV-1 infection.

Israeli scientists discover feline herpes can be treated with human coldsore medication


Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter

Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.

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Can owning a cat increase the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders? - study

T. gondii has been the subject of extensive research due to its potential to infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Battle of the pets: Are cats or dogs smarter? - study

Canines are not only more social but more skilled in relying on human pointing gestures.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

What happens when cats get fat? Illinois researchers weigh in

According to the researchers, 60% of cats in the US are overweight.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

Israel-Hamas war: Northern Gaza was destroyed – what will happen next?

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The ‘Post’s military correspondent sees the IDF’s accomplishments and wonders what will come next to the besieged enclave.

 NORTHERN GAZA ruins, not just a war zone or worn down, but utterly destroyed.

Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.

 Mr. Win, whose hair DNA identified his missing mother

Danish scientists paws for thought – bow-Wow or me-Ow?

Pet owners were found to be more attached to dogs than cats, but it varied significantly among countries.

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Russia woman adopts a cat. Turns out it was a black panther

A viral video showcases the heartwarming story of a Russian woman who found what she thought was a stranded kitten in the woods, only to realize it was not.


Woman's cat keeps her up at night playing with her legs and hands

A woman's quest to beat morning fatigue led to an amusing revelation with a night vision camera exposing the culprit.


Ex-model left Hungary and became our social media guru – and she's single

In Israel, Noemi Szakács became the social media guru behind The Jerusalem Post. But before this, she was a model, taking part in campaigns across Hungary and the world.

 Noemi Szakács and Samuel the cat, living a Jewish life in Tel Aviv.