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Cat Tale: Ancient DNA Reveals How Your Kitty Came to Be
By Laura Geggel published
Modern cat lovers can thank the famers of ancient Anatolia in the Near East for domesticating their fluffy friends about 10,000 years ago, a new study finds.
Are Cats Responsible for 'Cat Ladies'?
By Jack Turban published
The strange neuroscience of the cat parasite called Toxo.
#CatSquare: Why Fluffy Can't Resist Thinking 'Inside the Box'
By Nicholas Dodman published
Twitter recently blew up with posts wondering about the feline fascination with taped squares on the ground. An animal behavior expert explains it's not magic that draws Fluffy to the #CatSquare.
Friendly Felines: Cats Like People (Really!), Study Says
By Mindy Weisberger published
Cats like us! They really like us!
Scent of a Kitten: Perfumer Debuts 'Kitten Fur' Fragrance
By Mindy Weisberger published
How did a fragrance company distill and bottle the elusive and delicious scent of the fur at the back of a kitten’s neck?
Despite 'Mind-Controlling' Parasite, Cat Owners Not at Risk for Psychosis
By Rachael Rettner published
Cats are known to carry a parasite linked to symptoms of psychosis in humans, but despite this, a new study finds no connection between cat ownership and symptoms of psychosis.
Skin Medication Can Be Lethal for Pets, FDA Warns
By Rachael Rettner published
A cream used to treat skin cancer and abnormal skin lesions can be lethal for pets, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned today.
Cat–astrophe! Feral Cats Have Invaded Nearly 100% of Australia
By Mindy Weisberger published
The cat's out of the bag — and all over Australia.
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