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Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Cute orange kitten walking outside in the grass.

And should they?

Kitten licking woman's nose on the couch.

No complaints, but...

In this photograph provided by Alexandra Betts, the cat, Rayne Beau, is seen eating food provide by Betts in Roseville, Calif., in Aug. 2024.

Is this the real-life plot of Homeward Bound or what?

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Woman petting her Siamese cat on her lap.

They’re pretty great for people, too.

a red cat stretching on a bed

Why do they do it? Here are the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep — from sweet dreams to scary spasms.

Woman playing fetch with her cat at home.

The classic game isn’t just for dogs.

Woman kissing her pet cat at home.

You’re gettin’ awfully close there, pal.

Two cats fighting at home.

And how to avoid any problems.

Kitten playing with cat at home.

Nice to meet you!

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Red cat with squinted eyes laying in a basket closeup

Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

A cat being friendly with a dog outside.

No, cats don’t always land on their feet.

Man looking out the window with his German Shepherd dog at home.

While you watch the forecast, we dig into whether this is a myth—or science.

Woman talking to her cat at home.

Great, one more thing for them to judge us on: our conversation skills.

Woman holding cat on her lap.

And you can best comfort your sad kitty.

Cat sleeping on the sofa at home.

Besides looking like the perfect little sourdough baby.

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