“These cats crave warmth, attention and human contact, and they’re usually very clear about all three,” Johnson explains.

When your cat meows, it might sound like a simple noise, but in reality, it’s a complex form of communication. Cats don’t meow at other cats—this vocalization is specifically reserved for humans. Over ...

Arthur, the Tuxedo cat, has a beef with his mom over the food bowl, and he's got a lot to say about it. He's known for his ...

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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 ...

It's time for you and your cat to have a real conversation Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife. If you’re ...

Cats meow to communicate with you. Different noises can indicate a variety of needs and wants. Some cats meow more than others. Elderly cats may do this because of cognitive dysfunction. You can try ...