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. The new information may ...

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 ...

The soothing rumble of a cat’s purr has long been associated with contentment, but the true reason behind this iconic behavior has remained unclear—until now. Scientists at Kyoto University have ...

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’ ...

SUNDAY, June 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Why does your cat purr when you pet it — or meow when dinner’s late? A new study from the Wildlife Research Center at Kyoto University in Japan suggests the ...

Is there anything more adorable than a cat purring in your lap? We think not! Purring is hands down one of the sweetest things cats do, and if you've ever experienced purrs for yourself, you've likely ...