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The Truth About Cats That Don’t Purr

For many cat owners, that luxurious, cheerful purr is one of the best reasons for owning a cat. In fact, studies show that ...
Ever wondered which cats can stay with you for two decades or more? Some breeds consistently outlive others thanks to ...
Siamese cats aren’t hard to come by. Perhaps the most iconic example of this breed is the aptly named Si and Am in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, who are the sinister villains of the show. But in ...
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 ...
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’ ...
What Is a Siamese Cat? The Siamese is a cat breed native to Thailand. Today, it's considered one of the most popular breeds in North America and Europe. People have always been fascinated by them due ...
A cat’s way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than a dog’s. Cats communicate in several ways. The most common way that cats communicate is by purring. However, there is ...