Dr. Valuska sees the orange cat behavior phenomenon as cyclical: "to make things even more complicated, owner perception and expectations can affect how they behave towards their cats, ...

Cat owners can encourage kneading behavior by providing soft fluffy blankets and other cozy surfaces, Branch said. "Anything that kind of mimics a mom cat's belly," he said.

A cat has 38 chromosomes, while a dog has 78 chromosomes. A pup cannot get a cat pregnant because they have completely ...

Why does my cat lick me? There are a few reasons your cat might exhibit this behavior. Licking can be a sign of affection and a social bond. According to Purina, the pet food company, cats learn ...

Researchers are clawing away at a better understanding of why cats love scratching up furniture -- and also some ways to keep their paws off your personal belongings.

Credit: Shutterstock Calling all cat people: This one’s for you. Despite humans’ long history of welcoming felines into their homes and delis, research on cats lags far behind research on dogs. Now, ...