"Long drawn-out meows and hissing convey agitation and aggression," Dr. Humm-Beatty says. "Short trills or quiet meows ...

"Your cat is communicating affection when they do this," Dr. Hunt reveals. "Cats have scent glands on the base of their tails ...

Yes, cats can show you a lot more than a little respect.

Cat lovers know felines like to play and paw at each other occasionally, but sometimes the behavior can escalate. After studying hundreds of cats, researchers say they have identified some tell-tail ...

Cats are remarkably perceptive animals. When they sense that the end of life is approaching, many adjust their behavior in quiet, meaningful ways that reflect awareness, calmness, and emotional ...

Ah, cats. We love our furry feline overlords despite the occasional hairball and their propensity to scratch the furniture to sharpen their claws. The latter is perfectly natural kitty behavior, but ...

Annie Valuska, PhD, describes one pet action that owners cite as a reason for surrendering their cat.

How well can you read cat behavior? That’s a question that was posed to participants of a study aimed at better understanding cat behavior. Because cats are the most widespread pets throughout the ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. “Cats” and “separation anxiety” ...

However much you love your cat, human-feline relationships are sometimes tricky. When your cat has a behavior issue, it is hard for the people in the home and is often a sign that something is not ...