Dr. Sarah Bruggeman

Senior Associate Veterinarian

Billings Animal Family Hospital

Billings, MT


Do you talk to your cat? Did you know that your cat also communicates with you?
On this episode of The Hissing Feline podcast, you’ll learn about how cats use vocalizations and body language to express themselves to humans and other cats.

My guest is Dr. Sarah Bruggeman, Senior Associate Veterinarian at Billings Animal Family Hospital in Billings, MT, and a member of the Feline Veterinary Association.

Dr. Bruggeman discusses topics, including those listed below, about feline communication:

Vocal communication

  • Mother cat to kittens
  • Different reasons cats purr, including physical benefits for the cat
  • Hissing
  • Yowling

Body language

  • Ear position
  • Eyes, such as blinking and staring
  • Posture
  • Tail location and shape

Other communication expressions

  • Kneading
  • Rubbing

For more information about the Billings Animal Family Hospital, visit their website at www.billingsanimalfamilyhospital.com.