Cats News & Features

Americans are notorious for overfeeding their pets. In 2018, nearly 56 million cats and 50 million dogs were overweight or obese. But when you can’t manage to cut down on the kibble and pare back the pâté, could weight loss surgery be the answer for your overstuffed companions?

Healthy homemade food, and some raw foods, are good for humans, but are they good for your cat? Here are the facts – and the risks.

Learn how to get ready for a new kitten.

Learn more about why cats knead you with their paws.

Does your cat try to wash or groom you? Learn more about why cats do this.

Learn what your cat might be thinking and how to know what is on their mind.

Wondering what your cat is thinking? Learn what their body language says about their mood.

Learn about keeping your cat active, including physical activity and mental health.

Learn about cleaning your cat’s ears, including applying medication without a hassle.

Certain lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that may pose a risk to cats' health have been recalled because they may contain ingredients that don't meet quality and safety standards.

It dates back to the 6th century, but bubonic plague is still active in the U.S. Three new cases have been reported in the last six months in cats, but no humans, in Wyoming.

Prior studies have suggested that high exposure to PFAS may negatively affect thyroid function in humans, and this new study finds that might also be true for people's four-legged companions.

Does your cat prowl the neighborhood? Make sure he comes home safe.

Great ways to keep your indoor feline healthy and occupied.

Vets explain how to keep your cat at a healthy weight and why it matters.

But there's no need to banish your feline friend -- just send fleas packing instead

With so many cat food brands in stores, it’s easy for pet parents to get confused. WebMD covers how to pick the healthiest diet for your feline friend.

Those with intermittent explosive disorder more likely to have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, study finds

In February, television personality and animal activist Beth Stern will host the third annual Hallmark Channel Kitten Bowl, during which, she says, "macho men will cheer on ridiculously cute kittens." WebMD has the details.

High-tech prosthetics are giving disabled shelter kitty new mobility, veterinary surgeons say

Cat Parasite May Be Tied to Human Mental Disorders

Researchers search for causes of feline hyperthyroidism

Classical tunes seemed to relax felines the most, study says

Nibbling a few leaves, licking pollen off fur can cause kidney failure, veterinarian warns

What do cats’ whiskers do? How do they work? Find out at WebMD.