Cat wheezing is a high-pitched, sometimes whistle-like sound that happens while breathing. The high-pitched sound is key to differentiating it from other types of noisy breathing.

That continuous sound makes felines unique in their ability to purr. Domestic cats ( Felis catus ), however, aren't the only ...

Over the last year, 90,500 people asked ‘why do cats purr’, while queries for ‘how do cats express happiness’ increased by 200% and ‘cat hissing for no reason’ by 80%.

Here are some sounds that cats make and what they might mean. Image: Unsplash. Cats meow for a variety of reasons, including to ask for something, greet you, or express excitement or frustration.