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


Can cats survive and thrive on a vegan diet?

Some 1,400 cat owners found that when they fed their pets vegan diets, they were even healthier.

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Mind-bending optical illusion: Can you spot the hidden animal in just 3 seconds?

A viral riddle making rounds on social media: Can you find the hidden cat in a drawing of a woman cleaning her house?

 A cat in a basket (Illustrative)

Cats are obsessed with tuna due to their special taste buds - study

This latest study revealed that cats' taste buds are uniquely geared toward tasting ‘umami’, a term that describes the deep, savory flavor of foods that are neither sweet, sour, or bitter.

 A cat rescued by the Humane Society International's animal disaster relief team in Antakya, Turkey after the earthquake, February 2023

Israeli Kickstarter campaign makes aesthetically pleasing cat furniture - opinion

In a pet-loving country such as Israel, it’s only natural that the Start-Up Nation’s creative and innovative instincts in tech would translate to other fields.

 Florence the cat is seen hiding in a tree-patterned tent. Almost all cats yearn to venture outdoors.

Cat accidentally travels over 500 miles while trapped in front of taxi

The cat went undetected in the grille of the car throughout the 500-mile cross-country drive.

Dreaming about their next adventure: A cat lies next to a car (illustrative)

First cat cafe opens in Gaza Strip to give residents a break

Cat cafes can be a safe haven from all the chaos and hardships in the Gaza Strip, giving them a much-needed mental break.

Samuel the cat chills out in a plant in his adoptive home.

International Cat Day: What do you need to know before adopting a cat?

Cats are relatively easy pets to have, but here are the things that you do need to watch out for when adopting one:

Samuel the cat chills out in a plant in his adoptive home.

Why big cat species should not be declawed - study

Such big cats include lions and tigers that should not go through the process of onychectomy, researchers say.

A lion and a lioness play inside the Nairobi National Park, Kenya, January 6, 2021.

How to best take care of your cat on hot summer days

Just as we have to be careful of the many dangers that lie in the hottest season of the year, we need to make sure we are taking care of our cats.

 Florence the cat is seen hiding in a tree-patterned tent. Almost all cats yearn to venture outdoors.

Self-trained guide cat for disabled woman wins UK award

2-year-old Zebby won an award for his efforts in supporting his 66-year-old deaf owner.

 Larry the cat is petted outside Downing Street, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 18, 2022.