While cats don't always respond or come when called, science has found that they do recognize and distinguish their name words from others. However, whether cats "own" their names as names is a little ...

As the proud pet parent of three cats—two of whom are males—I can attest that finding the perfect name for your cat is a uniquely personal endeavor. It’s not always a difficult one—sometimes you’ve ...

Do you ever wonder if your cat is ignoring you or just doesn't know its name? Researchers from Japan wanted to find out. They experimented to see how cats would react to their names in their own home ...

Here, kitty, kitty! If that’s a constant refrain in your house, it’s probably time to give your furry friend a proper name. Choosing boy cat names can feel overwhelming because there are so many ...

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