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Latest about Domestic Cats
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
Why do cats hate closed doors?
Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why?
Gene therapy could be used as birth control for cats, small study suggests
A new study shows that gene therapy could be an effective form of birth control for cats.
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
Is it safe for cats to drink milk?
Mother cats nurse kittens, but can older cats safely lap up milk?
Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?
As many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
Why do so many cats have white 'socks' on their paws?
Those white socks are there because of genetic mutations and domestication.
Why do cats lick?
Here's the science behind why cats lick themselves, as well as other animals and even humans.
