Socks the tuxedo cat has not always had the easiest time in life. His ordeals are written on his body—a missing front leg, a lopped-off right ear. But don’t feel too bad for this thirteen-year-old ...

A quick, sharp meow is often your cat’s way of giving you a friendly greeting, according to Rubin. When these meows are repeated or combined, they might express joy at seeing you or could be an ...

Purring isn’t just comfort. New research suggests cat purrs act like vocal fingerprints, preserving identity even as meows ...

Domestic cats are peculiar creatures. Adorable but deadly, they act as lovable companions in the home and as a scourge to vermin and bird populations in the yard. They are simultaneously affectionate ...

It’s the feline equivalent of Kryptonite — and no, we’re not talking about catnip. We’re talking about the odd, high-pitched noise of “pspspsps.” If a human dares whisper this strange sound, a cat is ...