Catnip triggers a behavioral response through a compound called nepetalactone, which binds to receptors in a cat’s olfactory ...

Why do cats love catnip so much? What happens to their adorable little bodies when they get a whiff of the powerful stuff? Science has found a possible evolutionary answer to this adorable feline ...

Cat scratchers are an excellent way for cats to do what's totally natural to them—scratch. Scratching allows cats to mark their territory, keep their nails healthy, stretch and strengthen paw and leg ...

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Do you share your life with an animal that is near and dear to you? Tell us something about your pet - all species are ...

Adoption is an amazing way to change an animal’s life, but this holiday season, please remember that pets aren’t gifts.

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Most of the time, our furry friends love nothing more than soaking up cuddles, affection, and attention from us… most of the time. But every now and then, they get a little annoyed with us, just like ...

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Cats have been on quite a journey from wild animal to undisputed ruler of millions of couches worldwide. A pair of new studies published on Thursday show that the road to cat domestication was far ...

On Saturday at the SPCA of Hancock County, families with furry friends got the chance to meet Santa Claus and join in on the ...