My newspaper recently started running your column. You had a question about how to teach a puppy not to bite by using butter on your fingers. Do you have any advice on how to teach a 12-year-old cat ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger, affection ...

Ever settled in for a cozy evening, only to have your cat surprise you with a sudden nip? One minute they’re purring and kneading your lap, the next they’re testing your reflexes with a playful (or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cat bites person's finger. (Getty Images) Many cat parents have had their feline friends bite them at least once or twice, perhaps ...

Cats are adorable. These little furballs are excellent animals to keep as they provide companionship among a host of other benefits. However, their social characteristics and abilities don’t ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Cat bites are unusually dangerous for ...

A study suggests that humans often misinterpret a pet’s signals; even purring doesn’t guarantee a contented cat. By Anthony Ham What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder? Or ...

Among the many things I do in the animal welfare field, the one closest to my heart is humane education. A few years ago, I helped launch a humane education program in Fort Worth elementary schools.