Cats

Cats are chronically under-hydrated, and most owners don't realize it. In the wild, cats get the bulk of their moisture from prey. Domestic cats eating dry cat food are working with a fraction of that water intake, which puts extra...

Picking the right cat food feels overwhelming. There are hundreds of brands lining the shelves at every pet store, and the ingredient lists read like a chemistry textbook. We've been there, standing in the aisle, flipping bags over and squinting...

Avocado is mildly toxic to cats, but a small bite is unlikely to cause serious harm. The concern is a compound called persin, found in avocado flesh, skin, pit, and leaves. The flesh has the least, so a cat that...

No cat is truly hypoallergenic, but some breeds produce far fewer allergens than others. Cat allergies are triggered by a protein called Fel d1, found in cat saliva and skin. When cats groom themselves, this protein gets into their fur...

Cat purring does more than sound nice. Research shows that the vibrations from a cat's purr fall between 25 and 150 Hz, a frequency range that promotes tissue repair and lowers stress hormones. Cat owners have a 40% lower risk...

Cats stretch constantly, and there are real reasons behind all that bending and flexing. Stretching keeps a cat's muscles loose and ready to move. Cats sleep 12 to 16 hours a day, and all that stillness causes muscles to tighten...

Russian Blue cats shed less than most breeds. Their dense double coat is packed tight, with hairs sitting at a 45-degree angle, which traps loose fur close to the body instead of releasing it all over your furniture. You'll still...

No, cats do not pass the mirror test. When researchers place a mark on a cat's body that can only be seen in a mirror, cats don't try to investigate or remove it. But failing a mirror test doesn't mean...