Cat Tips

It can be mild and hardly interfere with quality of life - easy to ignore. Or life-threatening with oxygen deprivation, a true emergency. What you should know even about the mild cases - plus 12 great ways to sidestep the worst problems in the first place.

Cats get an unfair bad rap for this parasite. But in the US, these 3 exposures are far more likely to be the culprit, and cat ownership isn't even a common route of infection. Here's what you need to know, and the common sense precautions that'll help you avoid it.

Certain pets are natural-born hunters with a strong drive to go after prey. While many spend their hours indoors, you can still help them fulfill their deepest desires. Here are six terrific toys that will entertain your pet for hours.

You may notice your pet acting scared or dazed, and she may seek your comfort or hide. That's your signal that it's coming and it may be one of the most terrifying things you'll have to watch. What to do if this happens in your cat or even a small dog.

Cats don't choose to live their lives indoors - they're forced to. And many don't ever fully adjust to living in close contact to people. Here's how to give them best of what the indoor and outdoor worlds offer.

This rare discovery during a recent excavation along the former Silk Road in Kazakhstan offers interesting insights about the life of cats over 1,000 years ago. The well-preserved skeleton enabled researchers to reconstruct the cat's life, providing a glimpse into the early human-pet relationship.

Do you dread giving your kitty pills? You're definitely not alone ... But it doesn't have to be a scarring experience for either you or Fluffy. Here are three step-by-step ways to help her swallow the pill, minus any claw and teeth marks. And leaving you smiling ...