First impressions are important, but they're not everything, especially when it comes to shelter animals. A lot of rescue animals are already dealing with some form of trauma when they're first picked ...

Dear Cathy: Why is my cat so mean? I adopted him from a shelter when he was 6 weeks old. Due to illness and age, I had just put down both of my cats (18- and 19-year-olds). As a senior lady living ...

How do cats play with each other? As a vet, I am often asked this question – especially by cat owners who are introducing a new feline into the household or trying to figure out if their cats are ...