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.

"Understanding positive ways in which cats and humans interact can enhance public understanding of cats, improve feline ...

"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 ...

Good news, cat lovers and childless cat ladies. While several facets of women’s health continue to remain a murky mystery, scientists are closer to answering another essential question: How to best ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Researches in the United Kingdom have found ...

Most people notice when someone avoids eye contact, looks away too often or checks their phone mid-conversation. Blinking, ...

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 a reputation for aloofness (and flooffiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, maybe you're just not speaking their language. Never fear – research from 2020 has shown that ...

Cats rely heavily on eye contact and subtle facial signals to communicate with the people around them. Small changes in eye ...

Two recent essays about dogs and cats caught my eye, and the results of these research projects are well worth considering. There is broad interest in how these very popular companion animals ...

Scientists faced dozens of cats with their own "slow blink" and found cats responded positively. Cats are resilient, and their behaviors aren't very well understood because of how hard they are to ...