Have you ever caught your cat staring at you, then suddenly copying your stretch or curling up right when you do? It’s almost uncanny—like your feline friend is reading your mind. But could there be ...

This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...

Cat owners like to think they’re in charge, but their cats keep proving otherwise. Behavior experts say their tactics work because humans often respond without thinking, and the cat always seems to ...

Your cat’s favorite sleeping spot is you—for reasons rooted in warmth, scent, trust, and emotional security. Learn what it ...

Cats aren’t mysterious, they’re misunderstood. Research shows cats use 276 facial expressions to communicate. Here’s what you ...

Psychologist Zazie Todd makes the science of dog and cat behavior widely accessible and teaches pet guardians how to use ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Cats are famously independent, or so we’re told. They ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

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 ...