This simple sound might just be the Rosetta Stone of interspecies communication, cutting through feline indifference. Here, experts explain why cats respond to pspsps. Cats might walk away mid-cuddle ...

It’s the feline equivalent of Kryptonite — and no, we’re not talking about catnip. We’re talking about the odd, high-pitched noise of “pspspsps.” If a human dares whisper this strange sound, a cat is ...

Throughout world history, cats have been revered as sacred animals, doted on as devoted companions, and immortalized in works of art. Now, these four-legged introverts are featured in a 10-day group ...

Are you an ailurophile? Well, let’s find out. Can you scroll past a cat-related post or picture? Do you refrain from saying “pspsps” to a random whisker you meet on the street? Is your phone screen a ...

Even though I’ve only ever owned a dog (love you, Bear), I would consider myself thoroughly a cat person. So, when MFA student Michael Morgan ’26 invited me to his cat-themed exhibition, I had no ...

The first step to becoming a cat whisperer is simple: Say Pspsps. The repetition of those two consonants always seems to grab the attention of any cat in the area. Why, though? Like other ...

Cats might walk away mid-cuddle or refuse to come when called—unless you say the magic word: “pspsps.” It’s a silly sound, but cat owners swear by it. And while it might seem like an internet joke, ...