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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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!” ...

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 purr when they are content, happy, or self-soothing. They may also purr when they are scared or threatened ...

Anyone who’s lived with a cat knows that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” meow. Rather, a cat has a diverse meow-cabulary, with different sounds used in different situations. Other animals have similar ...