But research suggests that some cats might also have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals -- bringing their purrs, gentle headbutts, and calm demeanor to the field. For years ...

Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and love. A far cry from the lone predator lifestyle of ...

The 'rat lungworm' typically takes root in humans from undercooked vessels like crayfish JAMA Neurology;Getty A woman ate crayfish (also known as crawfish) with worms burrowed into it and ...

Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., died of lung cancer-related issues on Thursday morning, his office announced in a statement. In Congress, the southern Arizona Democrat was most known for his work on ...

The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of 'sugar worms' to get her children to brush their teeth after sweets. It's a trick I poached to convince my daughter ...

The genetic sequencing matched Angiostrongylus cantonensis, also known as rat lungworm. This ghastly parasite causes outbreaks and sporadic cases in various places around the world, including ...

Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. When my husband and I took our cat to the vet early last year, we were hoping to hear that we had ...

After having a "final days" session, a family prepared to say goodbye to their senior cat a third time, but the feline had other plans. The mother, known on TikTok user @emmettthebernese.sd ...

And this sentiment may be shared, with cats demonstrating affection through seeking out our company, physical contact and engaging in play. Like a secret language between friends, there is even ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A "brutalist cat-flap" and a room dedicated to "feline enrichment" feature in our latest lookbook rounding up seven homes created with design-forward cats in mind. Featuring cat tunnels ...

Search on TikTok and you’ll find a number of videos of dogs and cats alike viewing “Flow” alongside their owners, appearing to recognize themselves in the gentle saga, which tells the tale ...