"Why do cats blink?" might not be a question you've ever really given much thought to. After all, you probably understand why people blink – to keep our eyes nice and moist and to clear away any ...

A new study about cat-human communication has provided scientific evidence of what many cat lovers already suspected: “Slow-blinking” may help people bond with their feline companions. “Our results ...

While most dogs throw themselves at your feet for affection, it can be challenging to get a new cat to trust you enough to say hi. That could be because cats speak a different love language. Humans ...

Good news, cat lovers and childless cat ladies. While several facets of women’s health continue to remain a murky mystery, scientists are closer to answering another essential question: How to best ...

Researchers in England might have found a way to strengthen you and your cat’s bond. All you have to do is squint your eyes, proceed with a “slow blink” then maybe, just maybe, your cat will tolerate ...

Scientists say this one weird trick will make a cat like you, or at least not be so repulsed by you. A new study found that cats who were greeted with “cat eye narrowing movements”—more commonly known ...

According to a recent study by psychologists at the Universities of Portsmouth and Sussex, cats are more likely to approach humans who slow-blink at them. Psychologists at the Universities of ...

Although this may not be bombshell news for some feline lovers, scientists have found evidence that cats love it when people give them the ol’ “slow blink.” It’s like a cat version of a smile. The ...

Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and floofiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, the problem might just be that you're not speaking their language. Never fear – research shows ...

Two recent essays about dogs and cats caught my eye, and the results of these research projects are well worth considering. There is broad interest in how these very popular companion animals ...

Scientists faced dozens of cats with their own "slow blink" and found cats responded positively. Cats are resilient, and their behaviors aren't very well understood because of how hard they are to ...