Few sounds are as comforting as a cat’s purr. It’s often a sign of contentment, but not all cats purr the same way, or for the same reasons. Some seem to rumble almost constantly, while others stay ...

Scientists have long wondered how cats manage to produce their distinctive low-pitched purr, since low-frequency sounds are usually made by larger animals with longer vocal cords. These purring pads ...

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 ...

There’s a very specific moment that cat owners know well. You’ve barely settled into the couch, your body is horizontal for ...

Have you ever wondered how cats purr? Scientists may have solved this ongoing mystery. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms behind cat purring. Cats are mysterious creatures. There’s a lot we don’t ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

Most people associate drooling with dogs. Cats carry a reputation for being fastidiously tidy, so discovering a small wet ...

Learn why purrs say more about a cat's identity than its meows, and how domestication forever changed the way cats communicate with their owners. Cat-owners know the precious purrs and meows of their ...