Cats

The big idea: Are cats really domesticated?
Unlike dogs, our feline friends are barely different from their wild ancestors – except for a few clever tricks
Jonathan B Losos
05, Jun, 2023 @11:30 AM

Ferrets down your trousers? That’s Life! | Brief letters
Brief letters: That’s Life! stunts | Brownie points | Feline sceptical | Stingy drink measurements
02, Jun, 2023 @4:04 PM

The pet I’ll never forget: part mafia boss, part Artful Dodger, Julian the cat scorns society’s rules
We can only speculate about what our ginger and white moggy gets up to away from home. But crime and violence are clearly involved
Viv Groskop
29, May, 2023 @10:00 AM

Fierce beast attacking Florida residents revealed as domestic cat with attitude
Suwannee county sheriff seeks to capture ferocious feral feline after two people need hospital treatment
Richard Luscombe in Miami
27, May, 2023 @1:00 PM

How far would you go to save your cat? For me, it started with a contraband drug
FIP is typically a fatal illness for felines. There is a treatment – but it’s nearly impossible to obtain in the US
Kelton Wright
23, May, 2023 @4:00 PM

Tenants and shelters in England hail bill allowing private renters to keep pets
Change should result in fewer animals being abandoned and make it easier for owners to find accommodation
Mabel Banfield-Nwachi
20, May, 2023 @9:00 AM

Storage unit helped me get rid of an abusive ex-husband | Brief letters
Lock-up solution | An AI assistant for police | This Morning’s a mystery | Cat lover | Toto recall
17, May, 2023 @4:38 PM

Benefit of putting Brits to the test | Brief letters
Brief letters: Citizen pass | Mind your language | Feline Figaro | On a bender
12, May, 2023 @3:34 PM

Why are pet owners more popular than parents?
It’s true that pets are easier to look after than babies – but their owners have some undeniably strange behaviours
Nell Frizzell
04, Apr, 2023 @1:35 PM

A rare parasite is killing California sea otters – is cat poop runoff to blame?
The bodies of four furry swimmers tested positive for a strain of toxoplasmosis first seen in mountain lions
Dani Anguiano
30, Mar, 2023 @5:00 AM

Pets could be gene-edited under new English law, says RSPCA
Act opens door to technology being used to create cats and dogs with extreme features, says charity
Helena Horton Environment reporter
24, Mar, 2023 @6:12 PM

Tell us the worst home damage your beloved pet has ever caused
We want to hear about the worst damage your pet has done to your property or possessions – and how long it took you to forgive them
Guardian community team
07, Mar, 2023 @12:59 PM
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