Ever wonder what your cat is thinking? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look at how you can decipher your cat's mood based on their body language. NYT Connections hints today ...

Dear Cathy, My newspaper recently started running your column. You had a question about how to teach a puppy not to bite by using butter on your fingers. Do you have any advice on how to teach a ...

You rely on your ability to accurately read other humans’ nonverbal signals to know how they’re feeling, like whether you should shake their hand versus give them a hug or whether you’ve upset them or ...

As of 2021, 45.3 million U.S. households reported keeping one or more pet cats. Despite their popularity as companions, misunderstandings about cat behavior are common. People’s expectations of cats ...

How well can you read cat behavior? That’s a question that was posed to participants of a study aimed at better understanding cat behavior. Because cats are the most widespread pets throughout the ...

Whether it is your morning coffee or a favorite figurine, many cat owners have watched items hit the floor. The scene brings laughter, annoyance, and a nagging question about why these creatures seem ...

Most cats have unique personalities and quirks — like eating grass or being picky about their food. Sudden behavior changes, like hiding in the litter box or refusing to use it, could suggest stress.

Cats experiencing stress-related grooming issues often focus on specific areas by licking or biting repeatedly in response to ...

When we look at a cat, what do we see? A small furry creature, a nice long tail, perhaps an air of aloofness. But it is, without a doubt, a cat. What’s harder to grasp is what, precisely, our furry ...