Cats purr when they are relaxing, but the exact mechanism behind this purr has not been clarified. Meanwhile, a new paper published in the academic journal Current Biology has succeeded in elucidating ...

QUESTION: How do cats purr? ANSWER: Aren’t cats purr-fect? So, how do they purr? The purring noise comes from the muscles of the larynx, which can be found inside of a cat’s throat. In support of this ...

We know that pets are beneficial to our health - they can lower a person's blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and provide opportunities for exercise and socialization. In some cases, ...

Our cats’ ability to purr was a mystery for a long time, with some researchers focused on the mechanics and others on the psychological reasons for it. The end results of all that scientific research ...

The internet is no stranger to adorable pet videos, but a particular tabby cat has recently caught the attention of many. Interestingly, it is not with playful antics or acrobatics, but with her slow ...

YouTube has claimed a calming cat video was a copyright infringement, TorrentFreak reports. The footage in question is an hour-long video of a cat called Phantom purring softly. YouTube said that the ...

As I write this on my home computer, my cat, Spin, is curled on on a cushion beside the screen. He's half-asleep, but his breathing is far from silent: he's purring loudly. The purr is one of the most ...

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 ...

Tulsa residents are invited to stretch, breathe and cuddle with adoptable kittens during a special Kitten Yoga event on Saturday, May 10. The session begins at 10 a.m. at WOMPA, located on Charles ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. Domesticated cats are social animals that communicate with ...

When stress and anxiety strike, most people turn to white noise, ASMR or meditation to unwind. But what if a cat’s purr could be the secret to healing some of these issues? Can these adorable furry ...