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’ ...

There is nothing quite like the sound of a contented cat purring. Their unique and beautiful sound has always seemed soothing to me, dating back to when I was a little girl and I would put my ear ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I must share my recent accident and subsequent healing from my 23-year-old calico cat's purring. My accident was sitting on a motorcycle to take a photo. The kickstand gave way, and the ...

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 ...

Animals have always been an important part of my life. I grew up with cats and later as an adult, we had dogs join the family. I have been training and showing dogs since 1975. However, I always had ...

Adorable cat lying on top of an open book on a knitted blanket The purr, a soft vibration that housecats make as they breathe in and out, is unique to cats and cat-like animals. Cougars, cheetahs and ...

For people who love cats, there's nothing cuter than watching funny cat videos on the internet. Or, if you have your kitty, it's a great relief to come home after a hard day and get snuggles from your ...

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.

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 ...