Picture this: You're sitting on the couch minding your own business, when suddenly your cat comes over and starts sniffing your face. While this common behavior is cute, it's also a bit puzzling. You ...

Everyone knows that the minute you see a skunk you need to turn and go in the opposite direction because getting sprayed, and the smell along with it, is a nightmare. But apparently, not every animal ...

While dogs are usually hailed for their impressive olfactory capabilities, felines are not to be underestimated. In fact, a recent study sheds light on the intricacies of how cats’ noses work, ...

How important is scent to cats? More than you might think. No one has ever been silly enough to try to put them to work finding people or substances by scent, but cats have a keen sense of smell and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many explanations for this well-known but often misunderstood habit. Many animal species, ...

WILMINGTON -- When the cat urine smell becomes too strong, Nick Zachetti simply sprays Febreze on his pillow and nearly smothers himself. "I put a pillow over my face just to give myself something to ...