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Why do cats purr? There can be little doubt that a purring cat is one of the most relaxing noises known to man. Like white noise, a cat’s purr is naturally soothing and can make anybody smile. But why ...

Feline researchers have long believed that purring is produced by voluntary muscle contractions, but a new report indicates that this vibration in the larynx of cats may be explained by the myoelastic ...

Is it a coffee machine gurgling its last drops? Is it a muffled phone vibrating on a couch? Is it a small helicopter trying to take off very politely? No, it’s Sylvester the cat, purring away after ...

A cat’s way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than a dog’s. Cats communicate in several ways. The most common way that cats communicate is by purring. However, there is ...

On the not-so-infrequent nights when I’m plagued by insomnia, no combination of melatonin, weighted blankets, and white noise will do. Just one cure for my affliction exists: my cat Calvin, lying atop ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. If your cat knows just what to do to convince you it’s feeding time, a ...

Adorable cat lying on top of an open book on a knitted blanket The purr, a soft vibration that housecats make as they breathe in and out, is unique to cats and cat-like animals. Cougars, cheetahs and ...

Cats are fickle animals. It is often difficult to know whether they love us or hate us. Purring is one of the very few signs we can confidently take to be a clear indication of affection or at least ...

A cat’s way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than a dog’s. Cats communicate in several ways. The most common way that cats communicate is by purring. However, there is ...