Cats are often seen as independent, mysterious, and even unpredictable, but their reactions to human behavior are usually ...

You rely on your ability to accurately read other humans’ nonverbal signals to know how they’re feeling, like whether you should shake their hand versus give them a hug or whether you’ve upset them or ...

Cats are famously mysterious creatures. One minute they’re curled up in your lap purring happily, the next they’re sprinting across the room at full speed for no apparent reason. While these feline ...

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 ...

Neither is "wrong," but one pet behaviorist emphasizes that it's important to understand the difference so you can love your ...

As of 2021, 45.3 million U.S. households reported keeping one or more pet cats. Despite their popularity as companions, misunderstandings about cat behavior are common. People’s expectations of cats ...

Cats aren’t just being dramatic when they hiss, swat, or chase—these behaviors often stem from deep-rooted instincts to ...

When we look at a cat, what do we see? A small furry creature, a nice long tail, perhaps an air of aloofness. But it is, without a doubt, a cat. What’s harder to grasp is what, precisely, our furry ...

Test your knowledge of feline quirks and habits. From head bunting to marking territory, cats do a lot of funny and not-so-funny things. While they are considered aloof, cats are affectionate and ...

I have four rescues. Two showed up at the house, and I adopted the others. Then there is Snigglefritz. She just showed up one day, and I also took her in. Unfortunately, she never integrated and ...

My newspaper recently started running your column. You had a question about how to teach a puppy not to bite by using butter on your fingers. Do you have any advice on how to teach a 12-year-old cat ...