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It's the cats' meow.Why do cats meow? Why do they purr? 
The answers to those and other feline questions on cat care, cat food/nutrition and habits are found here. Our reviews come straight from the horse's mouth - our very own cat owners and lovers. Why do cats meow: Cats can call out to indicate pain, request human attention (to be fed or played with, for example), or even as a greeting. Some Cats can be very vocal, yet others rarely call out. Cats are capable of as many as 100 different vocalizations, compared to about 10 for dogs. Why do they purr: Cats can produce a purring noise that typically indicates that the cat is happy. Less typically it can also mean that it feels distress. Cats purr among other cats—for example, when a mother meets her kittens. There were many competing theories to explain how cats purr, including vibration of the cat's false vocal cords when inhaling and exhaling, the sound of blood hitting the aorta, vibration of the hyoid apparatus, or resonation directly in the lungs. But currently, it is believed that purring is a result of rhythmic impulses to the cat's larynx. Purring may also be a way for the cat to calm itself down. For example, some cats have been known to purr when hurt. Though not proven, research has suggested that the frequency of the vibration produced by purring may promote healing of bones and organs in cats, explaining why cats may purr when hurt. Other cat facts: Declawing a cat is the equivalent of cutting a human's fingers off at the knuckle. DON'T DO IT! A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why it sometimes cannot quickly find treats thrown on the floor. A cat can be either right-pawed or left-pawed. A cat's tail held high means happiness. A twitching tail is a warning sign, and a tail tucked in close to the body is a sure sign of insecurity. In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. Cats have more bones than humans. About 10% of a cat's bones are in its tail. The tail is used to maintain balance. Cats expend nearly as much fluid grooming as they do urinating. Dangers to the cat: Chemicals can be absorbed through a cat's paws. Floor waxes and cleaning solutions pose a particular danger. Human painkillers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) are highly toxic to cats. The majority of aerosol sprays contain poison and should never be sprayed near a cat's food. Cats have been known to munch on grass, leaves, houseplants and shrubs to regurgitate whatever is upsetting their stomach. Some house plants are harmful to cats. The leaves of the Easter Lily can cause permanent and life-threatening kidney damage to cats. Philodendrons are also poisonous to cats. Feeding your cat: Cats prefer to dine in a quite spot, at the same time and in the same place each day, and from clean bowls free from the residue of detergents and the previous meal. Cats do not like their whiskers disturbed while dining, and many will refuse to eat from a bowl whose sides touch their whiskers. Cats cannot taste sweets. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant and drinking milk will give them diarrhea. Taurine is needed to prevent blindness. Make sure it is listed among the ingredients of the cat foods you choose.
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