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kennyc · 11-12-2010, 09:31 AM

Cats 'exploit' humans by purring
By Victoria Gill
Science reporter, BBC News

Cat owners may have suspected as much, but it seems our feline friends have found a way to manipulate us humans.

Researchers at the University of Sussex have discovered that cats use a "soliciting purr" to overpower their owners and garner attention and food.

Unlike regular purring, this sound incorporates a "cry", with a similar frequency to a human baby's. ....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8147566.stm

Seanette · 11-12-2010, 06:35 PM

My cat just paws at me (which wouldn't irritate me if he'd keep the claws retracted) when he wants something, or will occasionally meow. Purring just seems to be "yeah, it's all good" from him.

In my 41 years of experience with a wide range of cats, different cats have different communication styles.

poohbear_nc · 11-12-2010, 07:37 PM

Purring is just one of a repertoire of behaviors my little darlings use to manipulate me. The most pathetic, and effective, ploy is the "silent meow."

Stitchawl · 11-12-2010, 08:07 PM

My cat seems know I'm just about deaf so she only stares at me. Endlessly if I don't cave and give her a treat.

With my wife, she will meow and meow and meow, jumping in her lap meowing in her face, then jumping down and racing towards the fridge.

Cat's purr in the 'Alpha' frequency. (7-14 per second) This alone should be enough to get us to relax and give them treats.

Stitchawl

bjones6416 · 11-12-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Purring is just one of a repertoire of behaviors my little darlings use to manipulate me. The most pathetic, and effective, ploy is the "silent meow."

Oh my gosh, the silent meow. It is heart-wrenching and pathetic and you just know if you don't tend to that kitty's needs RIGHT THEN he is going to just expire...

Can you tell that both of my kitties are masters of the silent meow?

SneakySnake · 11-12-2010, 09:05 PM

I just thought Mr M loved me. When it's dinner time he follows to kitchen and sits on the mat until fed. If you leave, he stays and looks sad. It is not until his plate comes out that the noise starts. A kind of miouwpurrr bbblllrooww!

Seanette · 11-12-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjones6416

Oh my gosh, the silent meow. It is heart-wrenching and pathetic and you just know if you don't tend to that kitty's needs RIGHT THEN he is going to just expire...

Can you tell that both of my kitties are masters of the silent meow?

There's a rather amusing book called "The Silent Miaow", by Paul Gallico (most likely long out of print, since it came out in 1964), claiming to be "a manual for kittens, strays, and homeless cats", supposedly written by a cat on how to select, claim, and establish control of appropriate humans.

Stitchawl · 11-12-2010, 10:10 PM

Should we feed them? Certainly better than the 'Meow Mix' song!

Stitchawl

SneakySnake · 11-12-2010, 10:12 PM

That's where Mr M learned how to do it!

kindlekitten · 11-13-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Should we feed them? Certainly better than the 'Meow Mix' song!

Stitchawl

at first I thought it was a convenient dubbing. how cute!

11-12-2010, 09:31 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	More of Today's Cat News. :) Oh Really? Cats 'exploit' humans by purring By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News Cat owners may have suspected as much, but it seems our feline friends have found a way to manipulate us humans. Researchers at the University of Sussex have discovered that cats use a "soliciting purr" to overpower their owners and garner attention and food. Unlike regular purring, this sound incorporates a "cry", with a similar frequency to a human baby's. .... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8147566.stm

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Seanette Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Device: Samsung Galaxy s3 (Android 4.4.2), iPad 2, Win10 laptop	My cat just paws at me (which wouldn't irritate me if he'd keep the claws retracted) when he wants something, or will occasionally meow. Purring just seems to be "yeah, it's all good" from him. In my 41 years of experience with a wide range of cats, different cats have different communication styles.

11-12-2010, 07:37 PM	#3
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 62,833 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Purring is just one of a repertoire of behaviors my little darlings use to manipulate me. The most pathetic, and effective, ploy is the "silent meow."

11-12-2010, 08:07 PM	#4
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	My cat seems know I'm just about deaf so she only stares at me. Endlessly if I don't cave and give her a treat. With my wife, she will meow and meow and meow, jumping in her lap meowing in her face, then jumping down and racing towards the fridge. Cat's purr in the 'Alpha' frequency. (7-14 per second) This alone should be enough to get us to relax and give them treats. Stitchawl

11-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	I just thought Mr M loved me. When it's dinner time he follows to kitchen and sits on the mat until fed. If you leave, he stays and looks sad. It is not until his plate comes out that the noise starts. A kind of miouwpurrr bbblllrooww!

11-12-2010, 10:10 PM	#8
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Should we feed them? Certainly better than the 'Meow Mix' song! Stitchawl

11-12-2010, 10:12 PM	#9
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	That's where Mr M learned how to do it!

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