A new study from researchers in France finds cats don't really ignore us. They react to people talking to them, who is doing the talking and how. So if you're the owner talking to them in what scientists call "cat-directed speech" they'll acknowledge it...in their own cat way. Dr. Rebecca Greenstein is a Veterinary Medical Advisor for Rover.com. 

<p>A new study from researchers in France finds cats don't really ignore us. They react to people talking to them, who is doing the talking and how. So if you're the owner talking to them in what scientists call "cat-directed speech" they'll acknowledge it...in their own cat way. Dr. Rebecca Greenstein is a Veterinary Medical Advisor for Rover.com. </p>

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