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, ...

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 ...