Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Max, a 2-year-old German shepherd, Belgian Malinois and husky mix, was rescued in an emaciated ...

For years, cats have been labeled as independent or emotionally distant pets. However, modern research suggests the opposite. Felines closely observe their owners, picking up on subtle physical, ...

Scientific studies show that human emotions influence cats, affecting their stress levels, behavior, and emotional well-being through daily interactions and shared environments ...

Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog? By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes has a slightly skittish dog and a highly gregarious cat. This article ...

What if there was a science to making your cat love you? In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Mikel Delgado explores the secrets behind feline behavior. Learn what makes cats unique, how to ...

Ah, cats. We love our furry feline overlords despite the occasional hairball and their propensity to scratch the furniture to sharpen their claws. The latter is perfectly natural kitty behavior, but ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of cultural norms among the participants, rather than a universal cat behavior, ...