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 ...

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 ...

“A short, high-pitched meow is your cat’s way of saying hello to you,” says Rubin. She adds that several of these meows strung together could mean “I’m so happy to see you!” or even “Hey, let’s play!” ...

Cats have a whole range of vocal tricks, but perhaps most perplexing is the fact that cats chirp (really!). Here’s what this odd, birdlike sound really means. If you’ve ever seen your cat perched by a ...

In French, it’s miaou. Spanish? Miao. For English speakers, it’s “meow.” Yep, you’re definitely hearing your cat vocalizing and usually they are trying to tell you something. But what exactly is your ...

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said to my cat, “I don’t know what you want, but I don’t have time for this,” only for me to then immediately spend a lot of time trying to figure out what she ...

Cats mostly meow to humans — in greeting, to get attention, and of course, when they want food. The length and volume of the meow, and your cat's body language, can offer clues about their mood. To ...

Domestic cats are peculiar creatures. Adorable but deadly, they act as lovable companions in the home and as a scourge to vermin and bird populations in the yard. They are simultaneously affectionate ...

Cats rarely speak the way humans expect them to. They do not explain, announce, or warn in clear words. Instead, they ...