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A beautiful Birman cat.

The Birman looks kind of like the Siamese’s fluffy cousin—even though the two probably aren’t closely related.

Kirstin Fawcett










Cats aren't the curmudgeons you've been led to believe. That still doesn't mean they like bowties.

From the mysteries behind their meows to what all that purring is about, we're breaking down some myths about our feline companions.

Kerry Wolfe


She definitely has eight incisors.

Infants are typically born with 52 teeth, but it’s not an even split between baby teeth and adult teeth.

Ellen Gutoskey