Articles

A Sumatran tiger looking straight ahead while standing in the shade within a zoo enclosure.

Facts About Tigers

Caitlin Dempsey

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living wild cat in the world

A close up view of fur on an orange tabby cat.

Facts About Cat Fur

Caitlin Dempsey

Fur. Most cats have a lot of it. Learn some facts about cat fur.

A black cat and a gray tabby lying together on a sofa.

Do Cats Sleep More in Winter?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats may sleep more during the colder winter months.

A gray tabby playfully biting a hand in response to play.

Why Do Some Cats Bite When You Pet Them?

Caitlin Dempsey

Petting aggressiveness is a reflexive response in cats who dislike being pet.

Multiple cats waiting at a pier in Japan.

There are More Cats Than People on this Island

Caitlin Dempsey

Tashirojima is one of many "cat islands' in Japan.

Cat sitting under a Christmas tree.

Christmas Plants to Avoid Around Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Continue reading for a list of some of the most popular Christmas plants, why they can be toxic to your cat, and how to keep your kitty safe throughout the holidays.

A long-haired tabby with a white underbelly lying down.

How Did Cats Become Domesticated?

Caitlin Dempsey

The domestic cat (Felis catus) can be traced back to a species of African wildcat known as Felis silvestris lybica.

A black cat looking in the sunlight with slitted eyes.

Why Do Cat’s Eyes Change From Slits to Wide-Eyed Pupils?

Caitlin Dempsey

A cat's pupils can change from wide-eyed to slitted.

A gray tabby lying near the white headboard of a bed.

Do Cats Have Belly Buttons?

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn where the navel is located on a cat.

An orange cat sleeping in a cat tree.

Why Do Cats Love Cat Trees?

Caitlin Dempsey

Why are cats so fond of cat trees? What advantages do cat trees provide?

Our Cat’s Experience With Feline Idiopathic Vestibular Disease

Caitlin Dempsey

One of the most notable symptoms of a cat with feline idiopathic vestibular disease is a head tilt.