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 ...

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 ...

A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special 'pad' embedded in the vocal folds might explain how cats can produce these low-frequency sounds. A ...

The caveat is they don't purr the same way due to different vocal anatomies, but it's still adorable. Shih-Tzus aren't the ...

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’ ...

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Watching our children and pets form bonds is such a special experience, and those relationships are often their very first ...

Our feline companions have a way of communicating their emotions. But none is as endearing and mystifying as the purr. While the exact reasons for purring are still being explored, scientists believe ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The secret? Touch-activated purring sounds that last about two ...