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.

Our furry felines are our best friends, and showing them just how much we love them is the least we can do in exchange for all their affection and cuddles. While we can't help but meow back whenever ...

"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 ...

According to a recent study by psychologists at the Universities of Portsmouth and Sussex, cats are more likely to approach humans who slow-blink at them. Psychologists at the Universities 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 express affection in subtle ways, and experts say these seven unusual behaviors often appear when a cat forms a deep ...

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 ...

Animal behaviourists have revealed the most effective way to befriend a feline: the “slow blink”. The new research suggests that humans can signal goodwill by learning how cats themselves smile — that ...

Cats in the study were more willing to approach a person who slow blinked compared to a person who kept a neutral face. Slow blinking in cats appears to be associated with positive emotions, although ...