Cats have a unique language constructed especially for humans and made of meows. Susanne Schötz, a specialist in human melody at Lund University in Sweden and author of The Secret Language of Cats ...

A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of ...

A new study reveals that a cat's purr reveals more about its identity and emotions than the familiar, flexible meow.

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 ...

A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic ...

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

If you have a cat, you may have noticed that cats don’t meow at each other. Instead, they meow at you. This is the reason ...

If you’re sharing your heart and home with a cat, you’re likely familiar with all the delightful sounds of their meows. Whether it’s a chirp, a tiny squeak, or an insistent yowl, a cat’s meow is one ...

Why do cats meow? The reasons change as they grow from kittens into cats. Kittens meow to their mothers when they’re hungry, cold, or scared. But once cats get older, they use other vocalizations -- ...

What does a cat’s purring say about it? More than many think. A study reveals surprising insights into the vocal ...

New research suggests cats significantly meow more when greeting men than women, potentially as a move to secure attention ...

Cats meow to communicate with you. Different noises can indicate a variety of needs and wants. Some cats meow more than others. Elderly cats may do this because of cognitive dysfunction. You can try ...