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 ...

Research shows that pheromone diffusers can be effective in reducing aggression among cats in multi-pet households. These ...

The sound your cat makes when it purrs is distinct from any other noise. Some cats purr softly, like a gentle hum, while others have a loud purr that sounds more like an engine rumbling. Yet all cats’ ...

The mystery of how cats generate that adorable purring noise when they're happy has been solved by scientists—and it turns out they have more in common with pop stars than you might think. Cats have ...

The 2nd annual “Sunday Dinner with a PURR-pose” will take place April 21 to raise funds for the non-profit, mostly cage-less and no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary. The benefit will take place in the ...

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A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of "world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living)," according to ...

Cats are the ultimate bird watchers. The endlessly curious animals absolutely love peering out the window and watching all of ...

While people generally link a cat purring with being content, a recent viral Facebook post claims that's not the case. "When you hear a cat purr, it may sound like the cat is happy," reads a Feb. 18 ...

Can a cat laugh? While it might not be the answer you were hoping for, there's no evidence to suggest that cats can giggle ...

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 ...

Cats can be difficult to understand. Although beautiful, they are often thought of as more elusive than dogs. For some though, this is what makes living with cats all the more fulfilling. How cats are ...