Cat : Science World Report

Jun 07, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Infection Of Cat Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Linked To Increased Risk Of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Statistics show that roughly 30 percent of U.S. households own cats. Of course, pet owners love this adorable creature very much, but could a common parasite linked to the animal also pose the danger of mental illness?

Apr 28, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

High-Pitched Sounds May Cause Your Cat to Have a Seizure

Keep your elderly cats away from high-pitched sounds. Scientists have found that older cats actually have seizures when they hear certain high-pitched sounds.

Feb 27, 2015 08:30 AM EST

Cats Prefer Their Eyes Over Their Nose When Finding Food

Cats have a keen sense of smell along with keen eyesight. But which sense wins out when it comes to hunting for food? Scientists have discovered for the first time which of these two senses cats prefer under test conditions.

Dec 30, 2014 06:55 AM EST

Captive Big Cats Have Neurological Disorders Due to Poor Diet

It turns out that keeping large cats captive is, unsurprisingly, bad for their health. Scientists have discovered a high incidence of neurological disorders among captive large cats in the United Arab Emirates.

Nov 11, 2014 07:33 AM EST

How Wild Cats First Became Domesticated and Why Dogs are Tamer

Cats and humans have shared the same households for the past 9,000 years and now, scientists have studied the cat genome to learn a bit more about how these creatures were first domesticated.

Dec 17, 2013 08:21 AM EST

Ancient Chinese Cat Bones Shed Light on Origins of Domesticated Felines

We all know that cats today can make wonderful pets, curling up in laps and chasing laser pointers. But when did these felines first become domesticated, and how? Scientists have traced back the lineage of domestic cats to farmers in the ancient Chinese village of Quanhucun, revealing how the cats w...