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Sch”tz, S.; Eklund, R.
A comparative acoustic analysis of purring in four cats
2011  Conference Proceeding

This paper reports results from a comparative analysis of purring in four domestic cats. An acoustic analysis describes sound pressure level, duration, number of cycles and fundamental frequency for egressive and ingressive phases. Significant individual differences are found between the four cats in several respects.

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