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We all know that cats purr when they are content, and purring usually sounds pretty much the same no matter which cat is purring. Lilly and Lucy are sisters who love snuggling up with their mom, Zina.

Dr. Sarah Guess says purring is normal. She’s a veterinarian at Washington State University. She told me that cats purr when they’re content and when they’re stressed out. It can be a little confusing ...

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.

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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’ ...

Cats purring is a sign that they're feeling good. They're having a good time, and they want everyone to know it. Purrs can vary, but if you've got a loud, deeply purring cat, it's pretty safe to ...

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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 ...

Cats have purred beside humans for thousands of years, yet the reasons behind this soothing sound remain mysterious. A new study from Kyoto University may have uncovered part of the answer: a gene ...