“A short, high-pitched meow is your cat’s way of saying hello to you,” says Rubin. She adds that several of these meows strung together could mean “I’m so happy to see you!” or even “Hey, let’s play!” ...

Your cat’s purr may say more about who they are than their meow ever could. Scientists discovered that purrs are stable and uniquely identifiable, while meows change dramatically depending on context.

Cats can be difficult to understand. Although beautiful, they are often thought of as more elusive than dogs. For some though, this is what makes living with cats all the more fulfilling. Cat ...

On the not-so-infrequent nights when I’m plagued by insomnia, no combination of melatonin, weighted blankets, and white noise will do. Just one cure for my affliction exists: my cat Calvin, lying atop ...

Cats have a whole range of vocal tricks, but perhaps most perplexing is the fact that cats chirp (really!). Here’s what this odd, birdlike sound really means. If you’ve ever seen your cat perched by a ...

As many cat owners will testify, their pets are often mysterious creatures, independent, cunning and sometimes aloof. And now it appears that when it comes to communication, they might be playing ...