CatCog: Cat Science & Psychology · Adam Gill

Cat Sounds Translated: What Does My Cat Mean? (Meow, Purr, Trill)

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A cat's purr falls in the same frequency range that scientists link to tissue repair and faster bone healing.

This episode decodes the seven essential sounds in a cat's vocal repertoire, explaining what meows, purrs, trills, chatter, hisses, growls, and yowls actually mean. It reveals surprising scientific insights, including how purring may have healing properties and how cats evolved to communicate specifically with humans.

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