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 ...

Have you ever felt perplexed by your cat’s body language? Almost as if your cat were sending you mixed signals? Perhaps this scene is all too common: One minute your cat is purring blissfully on your ...

Cats do not write warning labels but they do provide great previews. To most families the distinction between a lap moment ...

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

Cats are mysterious animals. They do not bark, they rarely follow commands, and they do not wag their tails the way dogs do. But that does not mean they do not communicate. In fact, cats use their ...

DEAR PET TALK: How do cats waggle their tails? Aiden, third grade, Fitchburg DEAR AIDEN: This is a great question, because cats are able to communicate a lot of different signals with their tails. How ...

Have you ever known a cat whose temperament could change on a dime? One moment they'll crawl into your lap, purring affectionately. The next, they'll lash out with a paw and dash away. Your best clue ...

You may have noticed that your cat's tail moves in all sorts of ways, from quivering in an upright position, to swishing from side to side, to being held down close to the ground. But besides using ...