cats and people

14 Cat Experts Reveal: how to get a cat to like meSome cats are total love bugs and will gladly cuddle with any stranger. However, many seem more hesitant about bestowing their love on a human they've only recently met. If you adopt - or even just meet - a more discerning feline, you may be...

Your Cat Probably Hates It When You... Learn what common things that cat owners do can actually upset your cat Cats are so insanely adorable, it's no wonder most owners just can't take their hands off their beloved kitty. However, what you consider an expression of love isn't necessarily seen...

Cat Bites - What Every Cat Owner Needs To KnowOur sweet cats are also fierce predators that have teeth and claws and know how to use them. When it comes to cat-induced injuries, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so if your cat tends to bite and/or scratch people, please read our...

Expecting a new baby? Congratulations! If you're a first-time parent and a cat owner you probably have a few questions about cats and babies and how to make sure yours get along. The good news is that in almost all cases, cats and babies mix very well, with the felines being wonderful "older...

Experienced cat owners can easily tell what their cat's body language and gestures mean. They know when Kitty is angry, hungry, sad or happy and they can tell when he or she is doting all over them, sending a crystal clear message of love. However, if you're new to cats, you may be wondering...

Thinking of getting a cat? How about your kids? What is the best way to introduce a cat to children? One at a time. If you have multiple kids, introduce one kid at a time to the cat. It’s easier for parents to keep an eye on a fast moving child and an even faster cat, if there’s only one of...

Fiendish Cats? Watching an enraged cat can be daunting. If you haven't seen one up-close, you've probably seen the image in some scary movie. A snarling cat with sharp teeth showing through a wide- open mouth, ears flattened backwards and eyes wide open with dilated pupils. The soundtrack of...

Making The Difficult DecisionHow can we make that difficult decision to end the life of a pet whom we have loved and nurtured, played with and lived with? The pet may have been with us for a short time or for many years. It may protect us, serve us, or just be there when we need something to...

Dr. Dennis Turner has established himself as the world's leading expert on the feline-human bond. He has conducted and published numerous studies on how people interact with their cats and how this relationship benefits both species. Among his numerous credits and titles are co-editor of both...

Many people are concerned about various diseases they might catch from their pets. While there are not that many zoonotic diseases - that's the term for the ones that can actually pass from animals to humans - it is always a good idea to be informed. However, did you know that keeping pets...

Research shows that how a cat bonds to humans is partly determined by how they interact with humans as kittens. Dr. Dennis Turner, coauthor of: The Domestic Cat: The Biology of its Behaviour, and his colleague, Dr. E.B. Karsh conducted research which demonstrated that the amount and quality of...