Polish Institute Classifies Domestic Cats as 'Invasive Alien Species' Due to the Dangers They Pose to Wildlife

Medicine & Technology Aug 06, 2022

Pet owners are denouncing the Polish Academy of Sciences after saying domestic cats pose a predatory threat to local biodiversity. Read the article to find out more.

How are Cats Protected from Mosquitoes? Researches Reveal Certain Catnip Compounds Serving as Insect Repellents

Jun 16, 2022

A study revealed catnip compounds that serve as insect repellents. How do they protect cats from mosquitoes? Read more about these chemicals to find out.

Cats Chewing, Eating Plastic May Be Harmful Due to Hazards This May Bring to Feline

Mar 20, 2022

Cats frequently chew on, or eat plastic items that can lead to ingestion of the material in the intestine. Discover the danger this feline habit can bring.

Have You Ever Seen a Cat With Thumbs? Here Are 3 Fascinating Facts About Polydactyl Felines

Nov 21, 2021

A charming polydactyl cat was recently reported to be born with additional toes, making his front paws appear like the hands of a human.

House Cats Cannot Roar Like Lions and Tigers, But Why? Study Reveals the Reason for Such Incapability

Oct 03, 2021

Most large cats like tigers and lions are able to roar loudly seemingly announcing their existence and protecting their territories although house cats are stuck in less ferocious rumblings and meows.

Cat Transmitted Rare Pneumonic Plague to Wyoming Pet Owner; What Is This Disease and What Are Its Symptoms?

Sep 21, 2021

A new case of the rare pneumonic plague was recently detected in Fremont County, Wyoming. The case of plague was a transmission from a cat to a pet owner.

Why Do Cats Love to Sit on Squares, Even on Imaginary Ones?

May 08, 2021

A study suggests that cats too can be fooled by optical illusions. They love sitting on squares too much that they tend to sit even on 2D squares.

Is Your Cat Obese or is it Just a Primordial Pouch?

Apr 10, 2021

Cats of all shapes and sizes have primordial pouches. Often mistaken as a sign of obesity, a cat's belly pouch is theorized to help cats protect their organs or store food after large meals.

Catnip Put Cats in a Euphoric State And Also Ward Off Mosquitoes

Jan 21, 2021

Catnip leaves leave cats in euphoria but scientists recently found out that cats also use the plant to ward off mosquitoes.

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks, But You Can’t Clean Up Their Drinking Habits

Nov 26, 2014

Any pet lover knows that it comes as no surprise to discover that dogs aren’t quite as graceful as their feline friends, the cat. While a kitten will take a hundred little sips to lap up a saucer of milk, a puppy will likely splatter the milk all over the floor before drooling out half of the contents – and we love them for that. But while you may chalk up the messy behavior to a carefree disposition or a hasty nature, behavioral ethologists who study the exquisite techniques of getting a drink have recently discovered that cats and dogs have distinct strategies of their own. And each one benefits the species in its own unique way.