Dr. Bonk says it’s vital not to assume your cat’s purr is always a sign of happiness. In fact, some pet parents may find it surprising or strange that cats purr when anxious or stressed as it's a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Anita Kot / Getty Images) The secret behind how cats produce their enchanting purring sound has finally been ...

When I first got my cats, I didn’t know much about the species. I’d never had cats before, and I’d never really hung out with many, either. I’d heard of purring, for example, but I thought it was just ...

A study from Japan has identified potential genes behind cat purrs, and the discovery could help us understand why our furry companions make these contented rumblings. Despite humanity's long ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. The findings shed more light on the genetic basis of purring ...

There are few things more gratifying to cat lovers than a contentedly purring feline. But the precise mechanisms by which kitties produce those pleasant, low-frequency rumblings has been a matter of ...

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 ...

SciFri Community Manager Kyle Marian Viterbo coaxes her latest interview subject, a cat who resides at Meow Parlor in New York City, to purr. Science Friday recently received a voicemail from a ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Cats were first domesticated ten thousand years ago. Since then, the researchers argue, meowing has developed into a valuable ...

Cats are fickle animals. It is often difficult to know whether they love us or hate us. Purring is one of the very few signs we can confidently take to be a clear indication of affection or at least ...