Is the US becoming a nation of cat lovers?
Dogs have long been more popular, but for the first time more households own kittens than puppies. Some believe it’s all down to economics Name: The…
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Countries with more cats are happier, study finds. But there’s a catch.
Researchers who study the happiness of nations often look at measures like health and wealth. But a new study published in the journal PLOS One…
2026-10-02
Cat food investigation finds heavy metals, pesticides and plastic chemicals
Nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic…
2026-10-01
‘It’s frustrating to see immoral videos do so well’: how YouTube sensation Half-Asleep Chris sent a rollercoaster to space and made Bella the cat a star
His videos of cats, loopy contraptions and theme park rides round the heavens (and his back garden) have notched up a billion views. We meet Chris…
2026-09-27
Scientists say house cats could help unlock better cancer treatments for humans
Scientists have mapped the genetics of cat cancer on an unprecedented scale and found surprising similarities with tumors in humans. The findings…
2026-09-23
Feeding stray cats in your community? The association may have something to say
The feeding of stray cats by residents of communities governed by associations is a fairly common issue for boards of directors and their property…
2026-09-20
Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine
Cats may identify one another through a surprisingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. The compounds…
2026-09-18
Louisiana firefighters find feline native to sub-Saharan Africa while responding to house fire
The African serval, illegally enclosed in the back yard, was subdued and transferred to an animal welfare facility Louisiana firefighters responding…
2026-09-17
Firefighters' Kitten Rescue Goes Viral
A California kitten's bad hide-and-seek choice has turned into a social media hit. Ventura County firefighters were called to a Camarillo home after…
Why do cats have '9 lives'? Historians trace back the myth
You've heard the old adage that cats have nine lives. While this saying obviously isn't based in reality (although I wish it were), it has been…
Ask Smithsonian: Have Cats Been Domesticated?
When did we start getting cuddly with cats? And have those tabbies really been tamed? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze…
Are you cleaning your cat litter box correctly?
How often should you clean your cat’s litter box? Plus three other tips for peak cat cleanliness Throughout history, people have revered cats…
2026-09-16
Catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn reunited with owner after intense grassroots campaign
Three-month-old Jabal was returned to Park Slope bodega after community rallied to rescue purloined kitty The owner of a New York City bodega on…
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