Cats meow primarily to communicate with humans, as adult cats rarely meow to each other in the wild. Meowing back at your cat can be fun and harmless but may confuse or stress them in certain ...

The issue of why cats meow -- along with many other questions -- is tackled in a new book called "The Cat's Meow." dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images What do cats mean when they meow? Why do modern ...

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 ...

Whenever my cat meows incessantly in my direction despite my attempts to play with him, I so wish I could just speak meow to figure out what he really wants. (Though I'd place my bets on it being ...

I’ve had my cats for almost two years now, and as they’ve gotten older, they’ve developed some less than charming habits. For example, my girl cat, Vespa, that’s a cute little gray tabby, has become a ...

Cats have developed meowing as a special way to communicate with humans, something rarely seen among wild adult cats. Their vocal patterns can signal needs, emotions, and even adapt to match their ...

Everyone who has ever been called a crazy cat lady now has reason to rejoice: Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA and coauthor of How to Speak Cat, has officially ...

DEAR JOAN: My cat meows all the time, day and night, without fail. This isn’t a new behavior. I got her when she was just a kitten, and it started then. I’ve taken her to the vet, but she never makes ...

Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with MeowTalk Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife. A former ...

From watching the video, it seems this duo is in sync with what each other needs. That may be because cats and dogs can ...