Why cats purr remains a matter of considerable debate. We associate purring with a happy, contented cat, but studies have shown that cats purr for any number of reasons.

Cats purr when they are happy, stressed out, or want to calm themselves. Some cats even purr when they are injured or scared. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why your cat purrs.

Cats may purr because they're happy, but also for a slew of other reasons, including getting their owner's attention and stress. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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A feline named Bella from the U.K. has set a new Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a domestic cat (living) after her purr measured 54.49 decibels.

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 ...

Bella, a 14-year-old cat from Cambridgeshire, England, owned by Nicole Spink, recently registered a purr measuring 54.59 decibels.

Purring is the most common sound cats make. Yet we know less about it than meowing, chirping, chattering, hissing, and growling. Yes, cats purr when they're content. When yours is curled up in the ...

Bella’s purr measured 54.49 decibels, which is equivalent to the sound of a tea kettle boiling and close to the sound of a standard washing machine. Guinness World Record ...