Whenever my cat meows incessantly in my direction despite my attempts to play with him, I so wish I could just speak meow to figure out what he really wants. (Though I'd place my bets on it being ...

Children are taught from a young age that dogs bark, cows moo and cats meow. The exact reasons behind the latter, however, are still debated among cat behaviorists to this day. According to the ...

A study suggests that humans often misinterpret a pet’s signals; even purring doesn’t guarantee a contented cat. By Anthony Ham What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder? Or ...

Cats have a language all their own, and meowing is one of their most expressive tools. While some breeds are naturally more ...

The issue of why cats meow -- along with many other questions -- is tackled in a new book called "The Cat's Meow." dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images What do cats mean when they meow? Why do modern ...

If you've ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering what your cat is trying to articulate with their ...

Meow, the fat cat whose 39-pound girth helped raise awareness about obesity in pets, has died of lung failure. The orange-and-white tabby was turned in to the Santa Fe, N.M., animal shelter last month ...