When stress and anxiety strike, most people turn to white noise, ASMR or meditation to unwind. But what if a cat’s purr could be the secret to healing some of these issues? Can these adorable furry ...

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Cat purring, commonly associated with happiness, is now found to have therapeutic benefits. Research highlights that purring frequencies can aid in healing, bone growth, stress relief, and pain ...

Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed. We think we know what a cat’s purr means. It is arguably the most recognisable ...

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’ ...

Cats purr to communicate with you. The trick is figuring out what they're trying to say. To a cat lover, it’s the most beautiful sound in the world. A cat’s purr—that soft rumble emanating from your ...

For many cat owners, that luxurious, cheerful purr is one of the best reasons for owning a cat. In fact, studies show that people who have felines have less stress-induced health issues, which may be ...

Cats can be difficult to understand. Although beautiful, they are often thought of as more elusive than dogs. For some though, this is what makes living with cats all the more fulfilling. Cat ...

Cats are an interesting species. They are the epitome of mixed signals. One moment they will be loving, purring, and stroking themselves on you. The next moment you have some tiny teeth digging into ...