For a while, Dot was fine. A little shy but still willing to be pet. And then one day, nothing. She’d sit near us, but every time we tried to touch her, she ran away. If we had to catch her to take ...

"The most sensible explanation is that there is something inherently relaxing about this genre of music, perhaps resulting in the release of chemicals that bring about a pleasurable state of mind," ...

Do you need to calm your kitty? Don't fret. Next month, Universal Music, a major label for classical music, is releasing Music for Cats, by David Teie. No, not music inspired by cats, (like Andrew ...

Taking a cat to the vets can be a stressful experience, both for cat and owner. However, a study published in this month's issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) 1 has shown that ...

Hello, I’m Dr. Lee Woo-jang, head of Hi Animal Behavior Clinic, where we provide science-based behavioral care for companion animals. Today’s question is simple, but surprisingly fascinating: Is there ...

LISBON, Portugal, March 30 (UPI) --It's a common problem. You're trying to neuter your cat, but it won't stop spazzing out. No worries, researchers in Portugal have come up with a simple solution -- ...

A study shows that when they are unwell, cats became less stressed when they listen to relaxing music Credit: Photo: ALAMY A study shows that when they are unwell, cats became less stressed when they ...

Scientists have performed extensive feline tests to determine what music cats prefer when they're undergoing surgery, with Barber's Adagio for Strings coming out on top. The study, which was ...

A Somerset zoo has started playing Classic FM to calm some of its more ferocious inhabitants - the lions and tigers - who enjoy listening to the station when they're relaxing. Big cats at a Somerset ...