If this is your first cat, it’s essential to learn about a cat’s general needs and behavior. Cats are independent but sensitive creatures, and they need time to feel safe in a new environment.

Start introducing your cats by scent swapping. Exchange bedding or use a soft cloth to rub one cat, then the other. Place the ...

Is your cat's scratching a stress signal—or something else entirely? New research suggests that common assumptions about ...

When I started working with cats almost 25 years ago, it was purely out of self-interest. My own cat, Kittums, had recently passed away. I decided to volunteer at a local animal shelter to get ...

Registered cat behavioral consultant Molly Kelsey, or The Cat Counsellor, has offered some advice in a new Instagram post, and it’s a great help for the cat parents among us!

About the expert. Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD, is a certified cat behavior consultant and the founder of Feline Minds.She has over 20 years of experience helping shelters, rescues and pet parents ...

If you've ever shared your home with more than one cat, you'll know how different their personalities can be. One might chirp ...

And while age, breed and personality played a role in this behavior, 40.9% is a figure that far outweighs previous estimates of cats that would sometimes, frequently or always chase after and ...

Your behavior could also contribute to the cat's stress. If your cat doesn't get to catch its prey when playing, that pent-up energy can get released later on through scratching.

Cats like to engage in the playful behavior more than people might think. A new study from researchers at Purdue University and the University of Pennsylvania found that 41% of cats fetch ...