The main reason why cats knock things off tables and countertops is to get attention. It could also be because they want to ...

It’s not uncommon for a cat to lick another cat. Owners with multiple cats probably see the behavior, called allogrooming, in ...

A sheet of ordinary aluminum foil may discourage many dogs and cats from jumping onto sofas, counters, and tables because of ...

Scientists are beginning to think that even seemingly innocent cat behavior — grooming another cat — might not always be nice ...

Cat kneading, or making biscuits, starts as a nursing reflex in kittens — a biologist explains why it lingers for life, and ...

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One unexpected result of the study concerned how cats behaved when they were completely ignored by a human. The researchers noticed these felines would swish their tails even more—an unmistakable sign ...

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Researchers who study feline behavior have found that cat sounds are far more purposeful than they first appear. A cat near a food bowl may produce a very different vocal tone compared to one focused ...

A deaf cat’s adorable vocalizations are melting hearts and showing the special ways kitties communicate. There’s nothing like when your mom comes home after a long day at work, or even if she is out ...