Weekly Mews

A new treatment for feline kidney disease has entered clinical trials, a crucial step toward becoming available to all cats suffering from this illness. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats, affecting 40% of...

Cats have long been employed as pest control in barns, churches, and warehouses. As we recently covered, you can even adopt specific working cats from shelters and rescues. But one place you may not expect to see them is your...

A Florida virus researcher has an incredibly effective new research assistant: his cat, a black domestic shorthair named Pepper! Pepper’s penchant for hunting (and gifting) provided her owner with the perfect test subject for viruses in the local wildlife. Here’s...

Where can you learn about feline health, build your own cat bag charm, have your cat’s fortune told, meet your favorite “celebricats,” and even adopt a new cat? CatCon, of course! LA’s massive cat-themed convention is back for a tenth...

After a long, stressful day, do you prefer to hug your partner or your pet? If the furry, sometimes sharp paws of your feline friend are calling your name, you’re not alone. According to a new survey of thousands of...

Many of us are used to cats of leisure, who while away their days napping in the sunshine, indulging in catnip, and playing with feather wand toys. But there’s another type of cat up for adoption, or should we say,...