Currently, in the United States, veterinarians estimate that about 60 percent of the feline patients seen are either overweight or obese. Even more alarming is the fact that many cat owners fail to recognize that their cats are overweight.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says pets are responsible for over 1,000 house fires every year in the United States. Being prepared and following safety tips could save your cat's life, as well as your own.

Does your cat like when you talk to him or her like an adult? Or does your cat respond more to baby talk?

Halloween is almost here: Keep your black cat safe and secure this October 31, with these tips and historical insights into why the black feline gets a bad rap.

Here are 22 of the creepiest-looking cats on the planet that are ready to scare you for Halloween, but you'd better give them plenty of scratches behind the ear for the rest of the year!

Meet a black cat named Fum (Smoke, in Catalan) and his friend, an Owl named Gebra (Frost). The two animals played in Fum’s yard in Tarragona, Spain.

Always follow the recommended treatment plan from your veterinarian. Do not experiment with medications or food. Pay close attention to your cat and if it does not improve, return to your veterinarian for a follow-up evaluation.

A reader is nearing the end of her rope with her calico cat, who is peeing on the carpet for no apparent reason; Tabby offers two possible solutions to stop this behavior.

Blinking is just one of the many forms of cat communication. It's like a cat hand shake.

Are vaccines necessary for my cat? If so, which are most important?

Since hunting is a cat's natural instinct, your kitty sees nothing wrong in bringing his prey indoors and proudly presenting it to you as a sign of love or a gift to show he is protecting your home and...

These lists are created in hopes of encouraging potential adopters to consider a range of breeds and breed mixes when adopting. Our goal is to generate awareness of the many types of pet-friendly cats, low-shed cats, and others, and to encourage people to look beyond the types they've always known.

If you are in the market for a feline companion, you have a lot of choices to make. One of the most important is whether to get a kitten or adult cat.

Do you have a favorite black cat name? Post a comment and let us know what it is.

Attention CatTimers: You have spoken. Here are the 25 most popular cat breeds on CatTime.com. The ones you click on most in our cat breed section!

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According to the CatTime.com Cat Breed Center, 23 felines have the highest rating of five stars for the Affectionate with Family Breed Characteristic. Here they are, ranked in order of points they received within the star rating...

A pet store in Brazil tricked its customers by replacing the purebreds puppies and kittens for sale with shelter puppies and kittens which are free of charge.

A couple from the UK is gaining popularity on Instagram by posting recreated, epic movie scenes with their favorite felines.

When newborn Shih Tzu puppy Hope was rejected by her mother, Diamond, owners David Cohen and his partner, Paula Ball, had to find a creative solution for their now motherless pup.