Well, no to be precise. Sugar and spice and everything nice hold no interest for a cat. Our feline friends are only interested in one thing: meat (except for saving up the energy to catch it by napping,…

When a cat steps over an obstacle with its front legs, how do its hind legs know what to do? A new study in Current Biology reveals that it is the foreleg stepping movement itself that leaves a…

Cats (big and small) are the only animals who purr. Contrary to popular belief, purring isn't speaking. The purr comes from two membrane folds, called false vocal cords, that are situated in the larynx behind the actual vocal…

Outdoor cats are more likely to get sick, be killed by other animals, and get hit by cars than indoor cats. Many end up at animal shelters. Some outdoor cats do live to a ripe old age, but the…

Cats naturally scratch at objects or chew to maintain their nails. If claws are not properly maintained they can grow into the pad of the cat's paw causing severe pain or infection. Overgrown claws are most often a problem…

Life for us all seems to be getting busier and busier and all of us are trying to pack more into each day. Despite our hectic schedules we still find time to be dog owners and with the…

Cats have been a part of human life since ancient times. Today they are second only to dogs in popularity. Taking care of cats is easy to do, even if you are away from your apartment for long…

Dogs are extremely social animals and most of them just want attention in the form of face to face contact. This desire often leads them to want to jump on people so they may achieve this face to…

Traveling by car with your pet can be fun, relaxing and a great way to include your pet on your holiday or business trip, but it can also be somewhat challenging if you aren't completely prepared and ready…

If your dog has fleas, it's a problem not only for the dog, but for its owner as well. If the dog's fleas are not treated, the problem can escalate to infesting your home, onto your other pets…

In an age where people with money are more famous than people who have done good deeds it is perhaps poignant to remember that there have been canines with no axe to grind, no desire to be on…