act of yawning is calming for cats<\/a>, taking that deep breath into the lungs relaxes and prepares them for sleep. Yawns can therefore be used to signal relaxation and contentment to other cats in the vicinity. In many cases, cats can yawn for the same reasons that humans do. Yawning is usually a sign that a cat (or a human) needs to expel built-up energy and tension. But it can also be a sign of communication between two cats, either letting the other know they are relaxed and not a threat, or as a way of saying hello. Researchers have also suggested that cats may use yawning as a way of letting other cats know they are feeling relaxed and friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cats yawn for many reasons, just like humans do. It is thought that cats may yawn to communicate boredom, unease, or to de-escalate aggression. Another theory is that cats yawn when they are torn between two drives: namely, being tired but forcing themselves to stay awake. 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