Cats often get a bad rep. Many people label felines as grumpy, aloof, and detached. When it comes to bonding with humans, cats rarely get the credit that dogs do. However, research shows that cats ...

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...

They live in our houses, drink our water and even sleep in our beds. Cats have become an integral part of many households and share much of our lives. They also share much of their biology with humans ...

We usually associate dementia with humans, but cats can develop feline dementia, or cognitive dysfunction, as they get older, too. The symptoms of dementia in cats, like confusion and sleep problems, ...

Few sounds in the world feel as comforting as the soft purr of a cat. It is a quiet vibration that seems to carry warmth, trust, and calm. For cat owners, this gentle sound often becomes part of daily ...

Studies show cats know their own names and the names of their companions, and can recognize human emotions, even changing their own behavior in response. Despite all this, humans still routinely ...