These cats tend to be friendly, warm, and actively seek out human interaction ... but a 2022 study at Azabu University in Japan found that it might also have to do with their hormone levels.

Before bringing a new (human) baby home, most parents-to-be have their own ideas about how things are ... View directly on TikTok On Tuesday, February 4, mom Michaela Teig Dunc shared this video of ...

Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and flooffiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, maybe you're just not speaking their language. Never fear – research from 2020 has shown that ...

Volunteer Risa Ikeda looks after cats at Aratama ryokan in Beppu in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2025. (Kyodo) BEPPU, Oita (Kyodo) -- For the past two decades, a traditional ...

For the past two decades, a traditional "ryokan" inn in southwestern Japan has been spreading its hospitality more broadly than most, dedicating more than half of its rooms to give shelter to stray ...

When you welcome a pet with special needs into your home, special adjustments must be made—including preparing your heart for the extra worry that comes with it. Will your fur baby be able to navigate ...

Those looking for a long-term animal companion should consider forgoing the more standard cat or dog in favor of one of these ...

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AKI, Kochi Prefecture—A roguish local cat has been making headlines for his dramatic entrances at a noodle shop with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean here. This saucy feline burglar ...

If your cat is not eating, it could be due to a number of environmental, medical, or behavioral issues that need to be addressed. While we can’t ask our cat what’s wrong, we can look for accompanying ...