Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact meaning and intention behind these sounds can often be hard to read. In this episode, cat behaviorist Sarah Brown unpacks the hidden meanings behind cats’ vocalizations, body language and behavior. Then, veterinarian Kendra Baker takes us through her journey with Billi (AKA “Her MADjesty”) the cat who became an online sensation for her use of speaking buttons. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Facebook. Buy Sarah’s book, The Hidden Language of Cats. Follow Billi the cat on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok. Learn about getting started with animal speech buttons. Find the right doctor, right now at zocdoc.com/20k. Get a new three-month premium plan at mintmobile.com/20k Make your world sound amazing at sonos.com/hertz Get a discount on your NordVPN plan at nordvpn.com/20k Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: www.20k.org/episodes/cat-translation-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As humans, we love our cats.
Nearly 43 million households in the US alone have a pet cat.
And there are about 350 million pet cats around the world.
But just because we love them, that doesn't always mean that we understand them.
Cats can be very vocal creatures, but the exact, the meaning and intention behind these sounds can often be hard to read.
The thing is, as much as we love our cats, they don't always seem to reciprocate.
Certainly not the way dogs do.
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Producer Layla Battison.
They've got a bit of a reputation for being aloof, standoffish, or at least fiercely independent.
They're not innately sociable.
That's Dr.