Just what is your dog or cat trying to tell you? Check out these eight ways pets communicate to better understand your furry companion.

 

1. Barking Is Its Own Language

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Dogs have thousands of barks, but as a general rule, the pitch gets higher as the dog gets more emotional.

 

 

2. Cats Meow to Get Human Attention

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Cats rarely meow around each other. They learned that trick to get attention from humans.

 

3. Blink Away

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When a cat blinks at you, it means it trusts you. Blink back to show that you mean it no harm. (We like to call them ‘Kitty Kisses’)