Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Suzanne Marshall / Moment via Getty Images Cats communicate in a variety of ways, including purrs, meows, and hisses, in addition ...

Most people assume a cat's purr is just a sign of contentment in a happy feline. And while that's true, a cat's purr also holds healing powers for humans in these 5 specific ways.

From chirps to meows to purrs, cats make an amazing range of noises. For the most part, cats meow or growl as a way to communicate with other animals or humans. Whether there's a bird outside the ...

If you’ve ever spent any time observing a cat, you likely noticed that they move their ears a lot. Even when in a deep sleep, their ears begin twitching as soon as they hear the treat jar opening in ...

Cats run from the far corners of the house when they hear the sound of cat food being opened, but do they know their own name? “While cats might not always understand what exactly we’re saying, they ...

Hey Kitty! Yes, you. A new study suggests household cats can respond to the sound of their own names. No surprise to you or most cat owners, right? But Japanese scientists said Thursday that they’ve ...

There is nothing quite like the sound of a contented cat purring. Their unique and beautiful sound has always seemed soothing to me, dating back to when I was a little girl and I would put my ear ...

DEAR CATHY: I recently adopted two small kittens and am curious to know if keeping a clock ticking near where they sleep somehow imitates their mother’s heartbeat and would make them feel more restful ...

Hey Kitty! Yes, you. A new study suggests household cats can respond to the sound of their own names. No surprise to you or most cat owners, right? But Japanese scientists said Thursday that they’ve ...