For many, having a pet is simply a joyful part of their life. But for others, particularly trauma survivors, an emotional ...

So step one to understanding why cats wag their tails: Read up on cat body language. Learn, for instance, the signs your cat is secretly mad at you and how to tell if your cat is depressed.

That soft chitter or chirp while watching birds may reflect ancestral hunting instincts. Research suggests it simulates prey-catching—your cat’s way of gearing up for the chase—even from inside the ...