Is it a woodpecker? Is it a cicada? Is it a parrot who learned Morse code? No, it’s Silvester, the family cat, who just happened to spot a bird outside the window. If you own a cat, you’ve likely ...

Cats can be stubborn creatures, but there’s perhaps no more trying task than attempting to brush your feline’s sharp teeth. Bites. Claws. Hisses. Cat owners know the routine after the vet recommends a ...

Chattering If you've ever watched your cat stare at something and chatter, you've most likely had a little giggle at how funny this quirk is. Cats chatter by rapidly shuttering their teeth and jaw and ...

You might notice your cat pause at the window, focus on a bird outside, and make a quick clicking or chirping sound. It isn’t a meow or a growl. It’s a behavior known as chattering, and it’s fairly ...

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On the list of perfect pet parents, Mikel Delgado, a professional feline-behavior consultant, probably ranks high. The Ph.D. expert in animal cognition spends half an hour each evening playing with ...

Autumn draws in, your cat eats slower, and grooming gets patchy. Behind the whiskers, a silent dental storm may be brewing. You might spot nothing more than a tilt of the head, a lick, a pause at the ...