I rolled out of bed later than I intended to this morning. I blame the cats. Our youngest cat, a diminutive calico named Margarita, sprung onto the bed as soon as she heard me start to stir. She ...

They come in a range of shapes and sizes and seem to have their own individual personalities. But one thing cats share is their ability to purr. Based on electromyography of the muscles of the larynx, ...

The cellphone-free “therapod” gave students 10 minutes to “unplug” and “connect” with the three mental health purr-fessionals ...

Purr Con is returning to Indianapolis, featuring the world premiere of "Catman: Journey to Save Cat Kind", a documentary ...

Your cat’s purr may be more than a sound, often linked to calm, bonding, and everyday emotional connection between you and ...

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Cats are notorious for being cold, unpredictable and generally less friendly than dogs (just ask any cat owner when they last got an unprovoked scratch to the face). But even cats have their good days ...

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Your cat’s purr may say more about who they are than their meow ever could. Scientists discovered that purrs are stable and uniquely identifiable, while meows change dramatically depending on context.

The low, pleasant rumble of a cat’s purr is something many pet owners are familiar with. We know cats purr for a variety of reasons (and despite what you may have believed, it isn’t always because ...

It's easy to assume that cats purr because they're happy. After all, when your kitty contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she's obviously one happy feline.