Do you speak to your cat in a tone reserved solely for your pet? Researchers have a term for this cat equivalent of baby talk: “cat-directed speech,” and it turns out your pet is pretty good at ...

Sometimes, it feels like cats speak our language—even if they ignore us a lot of the time. But according to this one expert’s video, that might actually be true. In this repost by TikTok account Funny ...

If you have a cat, you probably know they aren’t always in the mood for being kissed, hugged or otherwise adored by humans. It feels like a trap, though — if they’re not into snuggling, why are they ...

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As a cat parent, you’ve probably meowed at your cat at least once, trying to communicate with them in their native language. A few times, it may have worked, and they’ve responded. But why do cats ...

Cats are a conundrum. They want attention, but you better not smother them. They like to play, but will also scratch without warning. Plus, unlike canines, felines don’t take too kindly to commands.

Maple is a pretty direct girl — she knows how to get what she wants. Especially when she wants to be held. One video shows the cat practically asking her cat dad for a little TLC. She’s so clear in ...