Millions of cat owners believe that affection is simple: if a cat sits beside you, it probably wants to be petted. But feline behavior tells a more interesting story. Cats communicate through small ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Am I Doing It Wrong?" co-host Raj Punjabi's cat, Gina. Courtesy of Raj Punjabi Is there anything better than a cat making ...

DEAR PET TALK: What is a good place to pet a cat? — Joanna Fleuriot, Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade class, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg. DEAR JOANNA: There’s a lot of variety among individual cats, ...

Last night, as I watched TV, my little dog Pepper was next to me on the settee, lying with his back legs pressed up against my thigh. I reached out a hand to pet him on his back, and he rolled over ...

Petting-induced aggression is a common problem for cat guardians. You want to show your kitty some affection, and maybe it even starts well and your cat seems to be enjoying the fuss. But all of a ...