Living with a cat can have a profound—and sometimes surprising—effect on our physical and mental health. Still, living with cats is not without risks. You may have heard cats don't have owners ...

Exploring the human-cat bond, the emotional and physical health benefits of cat ownership, alongside potential risks like allergies and zoonotic diseases. Cats have lived with humans for thousands ...

Keith Hernandez/Instagram Sports fans are mourning the loss of a furry friend. Hadji, the pet cat of New York Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez, has died. “It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell you ...

EveryCat Health Foundation, the only nonprofit dedicated to feline health, receives the Cat Writers’ Association’s annual ...

What Is Cat Scratch Fever? Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. You usually get this disease when an infected cat licks an open ...

Cats should never eat chocolate. It is toxic to cats and dogs, PetMD reports. The two compounds found in chocolate − ...

Another way to find out about the health impact of cats is qualitative research: asking people what their cats mean to them, beyond the numbers. When colleagues and I surveyed veterans ...

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Understanding pre-existing conditions is crucial if you're considering pet insurance for your furry friend. This knowledge ...

Your vet can also determine if your cat may have other health issues that need to be addressed. Certain single-celled microscopic parasites (protozoa), including coccidia and Giardia, cause ...