“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!” ...

When you witness a cat hissing, with its teeth exposed, it looks like an act of aggression. Cats typically hiss when they are faced with a threat—be it an animal or human they consider to be invading ...

Why does my cat get aggressive at night? If you’re a cat parent, then you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once. Whether your fur baby loves attacking your feet under the covers or ...

Researchers have discovered a number of mutual connections between feline fearfulness, aggression and excessive grooming. Identifying such connections can provide means for preventing problematic ...

Social tension between housemate cats may manifest as overt aggressive encounters or passive avoidance of cats that live in the same home. The conflict may be obvious if cats are screaming or subtle ...

Dear Cathy: Why is my cat so mean? I adopted him from a shelter when he was 6 weeks old. Due to illness and age, I had just put down both of my cats (18- and 19-year-olds). As a senior lady living ...