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Why Do Cats Purr?: Does Purring Mean Your ?
Why Do Cats Purr?: Does Purring Mean Your ?
Purring is the most common sound that cats make – and while cats purr when they're
content, you shouldn't always assume that it means they’re in a good mood.
We look at the soft, continuous, vibrating sounds of purring to interpret what our feline
companions may be feeling.
However, cats purr to communicate other emotions and needs, too. For instance, if you
pick your cat up, they will either purr because they like it, or because they are nervous.
Kitten-Mother bond – Kittens can purr at only a few days old, and is a way that they let
their mothers know where they are or that they’re OK. Purring also helps a kitten and
mother bond, and mother cats use purring as a lullaby.
Relief - Many cats purr when hurt or in pain. Purring is a way for a cat to soothe itself,
just like a human child will suck their thumb to feel better.
Healing – Experts believe that purring helps cats get better faster. The low frequency
purrs cause vibrations within the body that can heal bones and wounds, build and repair
tendons, ease breathing and decrease pain and swelling. This could explain why cats
are able to endure high falls and have fewer complications after surgeries than dogs.
Whatever the reason for your feline friend’s purr, the sound is one that is often
welcomed by cat parents. The purr is a feline lullaby that soothes the singer as well as
the listener's soul.
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