To cat owners, a litter box is a nuisance. But to scientists, it’s a trove of information. A team of researchers at Nestlé Purina PetCare decided to investigate litter boxes as records of behavior: ...

Dear PDSA, I've recently welcomed home a ‘golden oldie’ rescue dog who is fourteen, and I've noticed he’s got a little lump under the skin on his back, it doesn’t seem to hurt him when touched, and he ...

Researchers at the University of Maryland found that antiviral treatment and catching the illness early can improve survival rates of cats positive for H5N1.

Some sounds are music to your cat’s ears, like the crackle of a treat bag or the pop of a wet food can. Others? Not so much. In fact, there are certain sounds cats hate so much they’ll bolt under the ...

A practical look at the challenges of diagnosing and managing feline hyperthyroidism, from misleading symptoms to complex treatment trade-offs.

Cat researcher and author Mikel Delgado Ph.D. will present her work on how to make a cat happy at the Hot-Science Cool Talks lecture series at the University of Texas at Austin. Delgado said cats ...

"You know your cat," one user said in the comments section. Another one added: "Definitely get a second opinion." ...

Any cat parent knows that while our feline friends may act poised and self-sufficient, their digestion doesn’t always follow suit. From hairballs to sensitive stomachs, it can sometimes feel like your ...

The months and years passed, and two more cats joined Eaton's family: ginger rescue Larry, and black kitten Dottie. But on September 27, 2025, everything changed when a message appeared on Eaton's ...