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How do cats purr?

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2015

Play the audio file below to hear how cats purr. The primary source is Cat Sense by Dr John Bradshaw.

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Posted in purring | Tagged cat anatomy, cat purr

Cat’s purr which was too loud

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2015

Can a cat’s purr be so loud so that nobody wants to adopt the cat? It sounds far fetched but it did happen. A homeless cat has been shunned because it is said that he has possibly the loudest purr … Continue reading →

Posted in purring, Sounds | Tagged cat purr, cat shelter, shelter cats | 21 Replies

How cats purr, when and why

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2015

Still today, many people believe purring is solely a sign of love and contentment. It is but it is also more than that and its purpose is more flexible and subtle. We know a lot more about purring today than … Continue reading →

Posted in purring | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat purr, cat vocalisations | 3 Replies

Are cats more beneficial to our health than dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2013

By Jo Singer Those of us who live with felines are already keenly aware of the health benefits we get from sharing our homes and hearts with companion cats. Backing up this statement is the fascinating results of the second … Continue reading →

Posted in benefits to elderly people, benfits to cat owners, Cat Anatomy, human stress, Human to cat relationship, purring, Sounds, voice | Tagged benefits to cat owners, cat purr, cat vocalisations, Jo Singer | 55 Replies

Cheetah Purr, Domestic Cat Purr, Leopard Saw

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2013

If you listen to the last bit of this video of a cheetah purring it is quite impressive. The recording is good which helps but the purr is very strong. Below the video is another showing the waveform of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cheetah, purring, Sounds, Wild Cat Species | Tagged cat sounds, cheetah | 10 Replies

How Do Cats Purr?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2014

How do cats purr? Answer: A cat’s purr is very special and very noticeable. It is unique to the cat and the humble domestic cat is better at it than the mighty big cats. Tigers can produce a rather spluttered … Continue reading →

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