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Learn how these small changes can reduce stress, and strengthen your bond with your feline companion

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Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, independent and sometimes impossible to read. One minute they're purring in your lap, and the next they're sprinting across the house because you dared to move a chair.

While many people assume cats are simply unpredictable, feline behavior experts say that's rarely the case. Cats communicate their likes, dislikes and boundaries through body language, routines and subtle behaviors. When those signals are ignored, stress and frustration can quickly follow.