Cats News & Features
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Homemade Cat Food and Raw Cat Food
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.
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What to Expect in Your Kitten’s First Week at Home
Learn how to get ready for a new kitten.
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Why Does My Cat Knead Me?
Learn more about why cats knead you with their paws.
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Why Does My Cat Wash (Groom) Me?
Does your cat try to wash or groom you? Learn more about why cats do this.
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What is My Cat Thinking?
Learn what your cat might be thinking and how to know what is on their mind.
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How to Read Your Cat's Body Language
Wondering what your cat is thinking? Learn what their body language says about their mood.
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How to Keep Your Cat Physically and Mentally Active
Learn about keeping your cat active, including physical activity and mental health.
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How to Clean and Medicate Your Cat's Ears
Learn about cleaning your cat’s ears, including applying medication without a hassle.
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Special Kitty Cat Food Recalled
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.
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Plague: What to Know in 2019
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.
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Household Chemicals Harming Your Cat's Thyroid?
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.
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Keep Your Outdoor Cat Safe and Healthy
Does your cat prowl the neighborhood? Make sure he comes home safe.
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What’s a Healthy Weight for Cats?
Vets explain how to keep your cat at a healthy weight and why it matters.
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How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Healthy
Great ways to keep your indoor feline healthy and occupied.
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Cat Scratch Can Sometimes Lead to Serious Illness: CDC
But there's no need to banish your feline friend -- just send fleas packing instead
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Cat Food Tips From Veterinarians
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.
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Could Cat Poop Germ Trigger Rage Disorder?
Those with intermittent explosive disorder more likely to have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, study finds
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Q&A With Howard Stern's Wife Beth Stern
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.
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Meet Vincent, the Cat With the Titanium Legs
High-tech prosthetics are giving disabled shelter kitty new mobility, veterinary surgeons say
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Cat Parasite May Be Tied to Human Mental Disorders
Cat Parasite May Be Tied to Human Mental Disorders
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Cat Health Problem Might Be Linked to Flame Retardants
Researchers search for causes of feline hyperthyroidism
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Music Soothes Cats During Surgery
Classical tunes seemed to relax felines the most, study says
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Easter Lilies Toxic for Cats, FDA Warns
Nibbling a few leaves, licking pollen off fur can cause kidney failure, veterinarian warns
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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
What do cats’ whiskers do? How do they work? Find out at WebMD.
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Cat Bites May Lead to Serious Infections, Hospitalizations
Felines' sharp teeth can inject harmful bacteria deep into joints and tissue, doctors warn
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