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’ ...

In this study, women spent a few minutes interacting with their cats while scientists measured their hormone levels. The result: friendly contact (petting, speaking softly) led to an increase in ...

Previously, this handy infographic taught us why cats purr. Now, in order to get your cat to purr, maybe you found that magic spot behind an ear or shared your potato chips (my cat is obsessed with ...

Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed. We think we know what a cat’s purr means. It is arguably the most recognisable ...