What causes the switch to flip in behavior from purring, snacking, and snuggling kitties to growling ones? Why do cats growl?

Here's what your cat's telling you, according to O'Brien: "But it's not just the volume or pitch of the sound that matters — it's also how long they keep it up," says Melissa Brock, a ...

Interestingly, cats are particularly sensitive to hissing sounds because they interpret them as a threat from other animals. This can include the sound of steam escaping from a kettle, a spray ...