But have you ever wondered why cats purr and what’s actually happening when they do? It turns out that purring is much more than just a sign of contentment. Scientists believe it serves several ...

In Science of Us, Gary Weitzman, a veterinarian and author of How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language, confirms “The slow blink really is an acceptance gesture. They do that when they ...

The mysterious world of cat dreams has fascinated pet owners and scientists alike. As your furry friend dozes off, you might ...

Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory ... married a cat person and now has pets of both kinds, I do think that cats (and the people who keep them) tend to be derided or ...

Sep. 26, 2024 — Researchers have found a way to scan the brains of cats while they're awake, using electrodes concealed under specially knitted wool ... Kidney Disease in Cats: High-Quality ...

So why don't cats have nearly as many breeds? "Cats are meant to be admired. What you do for a cat is you look at it. They're so beautiful. Cats have been revered for decades in time," Vella said.

How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the Silk Road 1,400 years ago.