“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!” ...

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When your cat meows, it might sound like a simple noise, but in reality, it’s a complex form of communication. Cats don’t ...

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LONDON — It’s official: Smokey the cat has roared her way into Guinness World Records having achieved the loudest purr by a domestic cat. Guinness says the gray-and-white tabby earned her place with ...

This simple sound might just be the Rosetta Stone of interspecies communication, cutting through feline indifference. Here, experts explain why cats respond to pspsps. Cats might walk away mid-cuddle ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Hey Kitty! Yes, you. A new study suggests household cats can respond to the sound of their own names. No surprise to you or most cat owners, right? But Japanese scientists said ...

Shelley, an adopted cat, at its new home Oct. 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. A study released April 4 suggests house cats respond to the sound of their own names. Researchers said it’s the first ...