Purrfect Living

Where Did The 600 Million Domestic Cats In The World Come From?

Suhail Ahmed

Our expert-vetted content is grounded in current scientific publications, yet we acknowledge science’s ever-evolving nature. Read our full editorial and disclosure policy.  Introduction Did ...

Why Your Cat Brings You Dead Things

Why Your Cat Brings You Dead Things

Sameen David

You wake up one morning, shuffle to the kitchen in your pajamas, and there it is. A dead mouse, carefully ...

An adorable grey tabby cat with striking green eyes and detailed fur close-up.

10 Cat Breeds That Give Quiet Devotion Over Time

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

There’s a kind of love that doesn’t shout, but instead quietly lingers in the background—steady, gentle, and deeply loyal. For ...

7 Subtle Signs Your Cat Is a Secret Genius (and 7 Signs They Are Just Master Manipulators)

7 Subtle Signs Your Cat Is a Secret Genius (and 7 Signs They Are Just Master Manipulators)

Sameen David

Have you ever caught your cat staring at you with those unblinking eyes and wondered what’s actually going on in ...

Lynx

The Evolutionary Journey of Felines Across Continents

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Felines, from the mighty tiger to the domestic tabby, have a fascinating evolutionary history that spans millions of years and ...

7 Curious Cat Routines That Are Actually Good for Their Health (and 7 That Are Just Plain Weird)

7 Curious Cat Routines That Are Actually Good for Their Health (and 7 That Are Just Plain Weird)

Sameen David

You’ve watched your cat groom obsessively before bed, sprint around the house at three in the morning, and knead your ...

10 Cat Breeds That Are Social Butterflies (and 10 That Prefer Their Own Solitary Company)

10 Cat Breeds That Are Social Butterflies (and 10 That Prefer Their Own Solitary Company)

Sameen David

You’ve probably noticed that not all cats are created equal when it comes to personality. Some felines practically demand your ...

Build a Routine

How to Build a Routine That Makes Your Cat Feel Secure

Bolarinwa Oladeji

Have you ever noticed how a small change in your schedule can send your cat into a tailspin? One day, ...

Deepen Your Bond

10 Things You Do Every Day That Deepen Your Bond Without Realizing

Bolarinwa Oladeji

Have you ever paused to wonder why your cat looks at you with such unwavering trust or purrs so loudly ...

12 Ways Your Cat Shows You Are Their Favorite Human (and 12 Ways They Show You Are Just 'Okay')

12 Ways Your Cat Shows You Are Their Favorite Human (and 12 Ways They Show You Are Just ‘Okay’)

Sameen David

Ever find yourself staring at your cat, wondering if you’re the love of their life or just the person who ...