Animal charities have revealed that more than 850,000 cats in the UK have had unplanned litters, leaving many owners unprepared for the cost and commitment of raising kittens and struggling to find them suitable homes.

Royal Veterinary College research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, reveals that 1 in 4 cases of diabetes mellitus in domestic cats are caused by excess secretion of pituitary growth hormone.

The Scottish SPCA is caring for a cat left in the grounds of the charity's rescue centre in Balerno, Edinburgh.

Two tiny kittens have had a lucky escape after being found in a bonfire pile just hours before it was due to be lit.

The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a severely wounded cat found in Glenrothes.

A litter of stray kittens born in the midst of general election fever are hoping to win the votes and hearts of potential new owners, despite their political leader-inspired names.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were abandoned in a rubbish bag in Bathgate.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two cats were abandoned at the side of a road.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a kitten who was poisoned died in her owner's arms.