When your feline friend lets out a purr, the sound may actually help them ease pain or let you know that they are stressed.

The low, pleasant rumble of a cat’s purr is something many pet owners are familiar with. We know cats purr for a variety of reasons (and despite what you may have believed, it isn’t always because ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...

If your cat has a hungry purr like Clementine does, they're not the only one — and no, you're not making it up. Cats have ...

Cats aren’t just silent observers lounging in the sun. They purr, meow, hiss, and even chirp to connect with you. These sounds serve a purpose. They aren’t random—they reflect deep emotional and ...

A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special 'pad' embedded in the vocal folds might explain how cats can produce these low-frequency sounds. A ...

The internet has fallen head over heels for a cat with an unusual talent. Sasha Amador and Brandon Kovaly recently took their 4-month-old cat, Matilda, to the vet's for a checkup, and their ...