Cats purr to grab their owners' attention, but it can be difficult for us to connect with our pets. A new study suggests slow blinking may be the key.

Many people want to get along with cute cats, but cats have the image of being harder to get along with humans than dogs. A team of psychologists at the University of Portsmouth and the University of ...

Although this may not be bombshell news for some feline lovers, scientists have found evidence that cats love it when people give them the ol’ “slow blink.” It’s like a cat version of a smile. The ...

Cats have become one of the most beloved pets. Cats and dogs fill homes worldwide with companionship and love. And yet, they ...

CATS have gained an unfair reputation for being standoffish, especially when compared with other mammals. It has led to many who love cats or interact with them making it their mission to seek the ...

Two experiments were carried out to investigate the role of the slow blink in cat-human communication. Cats are stereotyped as being more aloof and independent than other pets. So you may not believe ...

"Why do cats blink?" might not be a question you've ever really given much thought to. After all, you probably understand why people blink – to keep our eyes nice and moist and to clear away any ...

Subtle changes in blinking patterns reveal a listener's true engagement. When people concentrate on understanding speech, ...

If you have ever looked at your cat and noticed it blinking at you very slowly then it almost feels as if your cat is smiling without using its mouth. Many cat owners wonder if this is normal. The ...