Two groundbreaking studies challenge the traditional timeline of cat domestication, highlighting the pivotal influence of religious worship.

With the help of cat owners, a new project investigates cats’ biology and aims to link some of their behaviors to their genes ...

Unfortunately, a fire claimed the lives of both Cygnus and Arcturus in 2017. Samson is frequently considered the largest domestic cat in New York, United States, with a length of more than 3 feet (40 ...

But Pugsley, Puggy for short, has something that makes him stand out from his siblings — the world’s longest tail on a living domestic cat. Measuring in at 18.5 inches, Pugsley’s tail was ...

Second only to dust mites, the humble domestic house cat is one of the major causes of indoor allergens for people. But what is the actual source of the allergic response? And are certain breeds ...

A Killingly man faces domestic violence charges for allegedly killing a house cat and stabbing a woman multiple times following what was described by someone close to him as a downward spiral.

When we go out and about, they call him a ‘local celebrity!’” Maine Coons are the largest domestic cat breed and it usually takes them around four or five years for them to reach their full size. They ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus was identified in 2 indoor domestic cats with respiratory and neurologic illness from homes of dairy workers in Michigan, according to findings ...

Did you know domestic cats share surprising traits and DNA with big cats like lions and tigers? Explore their fascinating evolutionary link, shared instincts, and the science that connects these f ...

Sheba pet food is searching for a domestic cat in the U.S. with links to the feline nobility of ancient Egypt Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

A purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is happy, relaxed, and calm (although they can also do it when they’re stressed). One thing you ...