Nope, cats are not nocturnal. Surprised? “We probably think [they are] because we are most aware of our cats when they are running over our faces at 3 o’clock in the morning. Cats are actually ...

There is a widely held misunderstanding that vaccinating a kitten gives them immunity for life. This is false. Many perfectly well-meaning cat parents don’t get their cats booster shots because they ...

Cats come with plenty of personality and even more misunderstandings. Over the years, assumptions about their behavior and even basic care have turned into stubborn myths. It’s time to untangle what’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Spend any time around people who own cats and you’ll hear the same little “truths” float through conversations ...

It's National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Time to honor your little house panthers and give them the extra treats they know they deserve. Where National Black Cat Day is set aside just before ...

Cat social media these days seems to be full of viral images and videos of monstrously huge cats that look more like bobcats or lynxes being held aloft by their owners in triumph, as if they just ...

A dog owner in my neighborhood says his dog is a cross between a fox and a border collie. Similarly, my sister believes her cat is part raccoon. Is either of these possible? C.T., Falls Church DF: The ...