Here are 5 ways a cat’s purr has ‘healing powers’ for their human: 1. Reduces stress Research done on cat anatomy posits that their purr comes from the muscles in their larynx. As those ...

The purring noise comes from the muscles of the larynx, which can be found inside of a cat’s throat. In support of this finding, cats with laryngeal paralysis cannot purr.

Cats purr in happy and stressful situations There are several different reasons a cat purrs, ranging from contentment, hunger and discomfort to motherly bonding and self-soothing.

The mystery of how cats generate that adorable purring noise when they're happy has been solved by scientists—and it turns out they have more in common with pop stars than you might think. Cats ...

Why Cats Purr Most people assume that a cat only purr when happy, but this is not the case. Cats purr when they are happy, stressed out, or want to calm themselves.

“It’s also very context specific.” You might think that purring, for example, is a surefire sign that a cat is happy. But she says that a cat might purr when it’s in distress as a way to cope.

Purr enthusiasts can even put on a podcast of an orange cat from Ireland named Bilbo purring for 30 minutes straight. Purring is a language barrier we have yet to surmount.

Have you ever wondered if your cat is happy to be with you? You’re not alone. As a long-time cat parent, I believe that understanding your cat’s happiness is key to fostering a strong bond ...

A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of "world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living ...

A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of “world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living ...