Cats often press their heads on objects and even people. It allows them to deeply inhale familiar scents, and show affection. It can be soothing and calming. They also do it to mark their territory.

DEAR JOAN: My indoor cat is 18 years old and about 2 years ago, he just started howling for no reason. He has his brother for company and the vet says nothing is physically wrong with him; however, he ...

Q: What would cause a cat to make a howling sound? I moved here three months ago with two neutered 11-year-old sibling cats, a male and a female. Recently, the male has started howling. The ...