Understanding everyday cat behavior can strengthen the human–pet bond and help owners spot potential health issues early. One ...

There are around 60 million cats in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s measure. From this same source, we know approximately 26% of American households owned cats in ...

If you have a pet cat, you may often wonder why they seem to wash or groom you by licking your face or hands. Cat behaviorists say this is normal feline behavior. Here's more on why cats groom their ...

DEAR JOAN: My cat is a licker. She loves to lick our other cat and even when the other cat tries to push her away, she will persist until the cat gets angry. Related Articles Sometimes you rescue the ...

If you're blessed with the unconditional love of a feline, you've probably experienced the feeling of their rough tongue licking you. But what exactly does it mean? Is it safe for you to allow them to ...

Wondering why your cat licks their lips a lot? This can be a strange and sometimes concerning behavior, especially if it’s new. Naturally, as a pet parent, you want to know if there’s a problem and ...

As natural predators, cats often try to bite their owners—whether during playtime or when being pet. The behavior is normal, but why do cats bite? When should it be a cause of concern, and how does ...

Have you ever wanted to lick your cat? This is not my question—I can guess the answer—but it’s the one blaring from the packaging of the Licki, in all caps. Lest anyone believe the query is rhetorical ...

An adorable cat has a high level of hygiene he likes to uphold—and makes sure his owner passes a "cleanliness inspection" before allowing him to pet him. Matt Marshall (@_mattmarshall), who took in ...