A new study finds that domestic cats originated from North African wildcats and reached Europe far more recently than previously thought.

A Europe-focused study published in the journal Science examined 87 ancient and modern cat genomes and found that the domestic cat, which has the scientific name Felis catus, originated in North ...

Domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe in the past 2000 years, according to DNA evidence, while in ...

The scientists found that the wildcats lived alongside humans for some 3,500 years—but despite all that time, they were a ...

Now, a new DNA analysis of a sprawling set of ancient feline remains reveal that the precursors to modern housecats ...

Cats in cities hunt many insects. New research using online posts shows that pet cats harm urban insect life more than people ...

Why does your cat deliberately knock things off your desk? Is it trying to provoke you, communicate, or something else?

Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) highlights the unique clinical presentations of mast cell disease in cats compared to ...

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin veterinary clinic is taking part in groundbreaking research that could extend the life of a cat suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to a study ...

When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long ...

Are you wondering whether pet insurance is finally worth it in 2025, and how to choose a plan that actually fits your pet and your budget? You’re not alone: with vet bills rising, pets treated like ...

A cat that accidentally traveled from China to Minnesota inside a shipping container is now adjusting to life in the United States, and may soon be ready for adoption. "It's actually amazing she ...