So, while purring often signals happiness, it can also tell us that a cat needs extra care and attention. The sound of a purr comes from vibrations in a cat’s throat. Specifically, the muscles ...

Ask cat people what they love about their feline buddies, and soothing purrs will likely make the list. But how, exactly, do cats produce their signature sound? A new study challenges the current ...

Purring is a sound that most of us associate with contentment and peace, often heard from our feline companions curled up in a cozy corner. However, beyond the well-known common house cat, a variety ...

Cats purr when they are content, happy, or self-soothing. They may also purr when they are scared or threatened ...

Humans smile, and dogs wag their tails. It is general knowledge amongst cat owners that cats purr when they’re happy. Yet this is not the only reason they make the soft vibrating sound associated with ...