Understanding a cat’s cues can help owners better care for their pets. Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, independent creatures. But understanding your feline friend’s emotions and behavior ...

Understanding how your cat is feeling can be frustrating. Unlike dogs, cats are more subtle when it comes to their feelings, so knowing what their body language means can help you figure out if your ...

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 ...

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 rarely speak the way humans expect them to. They do not explain, announce, or warn in clear words. Instead, they ...

Observing your cat's body language can tell you all sorts of things about its mood, needs, and even feelings toward you! Fortunately, you can decipher quite a bit by simply observing a cat’s body ...

Cats form complex emotional bonds with their owners, showing attachment, trust, and recognition that go far beyond simple ...

"Ask the Shelter" is a weekly column from Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. Do cats and dogs understand human language? A reader thinks so. CVAS offers advice for pet owners who are embarking on home ...

Anyone who lives with a cat may have tried it: a playful meow to greet or respond to the animal’s sounds. But what do cats actually think when humans address them this way? Can they even interpret our ...

Do you have one cat who hangs on your every word and another who seems to coast through life without understanding a thing? Every cat has a unique personality, but do they also range in intelligence ...