Some cats have developed a strange obsession with licking their owners' feet. PETBOOK explains where this behavior comes from ...

Cats have a reputation for being aloof, but anyone who’s lived with one knows that’s only part of the story. These creatures ...

Are recurring bouts of cystitis in cats linked to stress? Yes, according to a study of 33 cats by a behavioral medicine team ...

Medications and special shampoos can tamp down inflammation from environment, while dietary changes can target food allergies ...

Wikholm, who runs her own private practice in Kent, England, added that snuggling up to your cat doesn't just alleviate ...

Maine Coons grow to have absolutely massive paws, mostly because they end up being pretty massive cats. Their paws are not ...

They’re no big deal for Fido—but they could turn deadly in humans. Cats and dogs—like this handsome Australian shepherd—love to lick their humans. But scientists say you might want to ...

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For many people, living with a pet can be a religious experience. Many pet owners say their furry friends are not mere ...

There's a false perception, she said, that the expense of fostering animals falls on the people who step up to do it.

A cat’s shiny coat is beautiful, a delight to touch, and supremely functional. There can be as many as 130,000 hairs per square inch in a cat’s coat. And these hairs do many things ...