Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Max, a 2-year-old German shepherd, Belgian Malinois and husky mix, was rescued in an emaciated ...

Scientific studies show that human emotions influence cats, affecting their stress levels, behavior, and emotional well-being ...

Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes has a slightly skittish dog and a highly gregarious cat. This article ...

What if there was a science to making your cat love you? In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Mikel Delgado explores the secrets behind feline behavior. Learn what makes cats unique, how to ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of cultural norms among the participants, rather than a universal cat behavior, ...

Ah, cats. We love our furry feline overlords despite the occasional hairball and their propensity to scratch the furniture to sharpen their claws. The latter is perfectly natural kitty behavior, but ...

Cats experience the world very differently from humans, especially when it comes to loss. According to veterinarians and animal behavior specialists, cats do not understand death as a permanent event.