Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is there anything more adorable than a cat purring in your lap? We think not! Purring is hands down one of the sweetest things ...

Purring is usually associated with a cat feeling happy, but is that really the whole truth? A purr originates in a cat’s ...

A cat’s purr is one of the most recognizable and comforting sounds for many pet owners across the country. Experts explain that purring is commonly associated with relaxed states, but it can also ...

Purring, that soft, steady rumble from your cat, has a reputation so strong that most people hear it and assume one thing: contentment. Sometimes that's true. A cat stretched across your lap, eyes ...

No other feline expression resonates with humans as deeply as a cat's purr. A purr can be felt but not heard, or rumble with the gusto of a Mack truck. While most people assume the purr serves as an ...

Cats are notorious for being cold, unpredictable and generally less friendly than dogs (just ask any cat owner when they last got an unprovoked scratch to the face). But even cats have their good days ...

Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat — and indeed it can be — but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalization.

Feline researchers have long believed that purring is produced by voluntary muscle contractions, but a new report indicates that this vibration in the larynx of cats may be explained by the myoelastic ...

Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat – and indeed it can be – but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalisation.

It's easy to assume that cats purr because they're happy. After all, when your kitty contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she's obviously one happy feline.