So let’s dig into the question, “why do cats yawn” and deconstruct this behavior to better understand your kitty companions. ...

which is designed specifically for cats, the study said. The co-authors noted that muscle movements including breathing and yawning were not included in the study's findings. And while the study ...

P.S. Even this description might have made you yawn. That is how easily it can spread. If a dog or cat is socialised in the same house as you, cross-species yawning contagion can occur!