Cats do smile, but not in the way that humans do – while we bare a grin to show our happiness, cats smile with their eyes, says Marci Koski, a feline behavior and training consultant.

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She adds: "This is usually accompanied by narrowed, slow-blinking eyes. While it is not a classic smile as we know it, this sort of expression could indicate your cat is feeling happy and content ...

The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face. Riley remained still, tail wagging slowly, clearly relishing the attention.

Jenny, a grumpy yet lovable senior cat in Pennsylvania, ... Jenny is just a grumpy old man. Yes, he’ll give you side-eyes and a few gummy hisses (because, well, he has no teeth).