Don’t you love it when your cat purrs?
While humans use language to communicate with each other, cats use sounds to communicate to us how they’re feeling. Purring is generally associated with a cat being in a good mood.
In most cases, cats purr when they’re happy or content.
However, there are various other reasons why cats purr. In this blog post, we will answer the question, “Why do cats purr?” in detail and go over everything you need to know.
Let’s walk right in!
Why Do Cats Purr?
In most cases, cats purr when they’re relaxed and content with their environment. Purring is often associated with waves of calmness. This is one of the reasons why cats often purr when you stroke them.
Cats also tend to purr when they’re feeling happy and sociable.
Let’s explore why cats purr in this section of the blog post!
Short on Time? Here’s a Quick Video Explaining Why Cats Purr!
This video will help you better understand why cats purr.
Take a look.
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Moving on.
Cats Purr When They’re in a Happy Mood
It’s no secret that cats purr when they’re in a good mood! When your cat is relaxed, it’ll have its eyes closed and the tail will be mostly still. This is a sign that you should keep doing what you’re doing!
They’re Thinking About Food
Raise your hand if you’ve been rudely woken up by your cat at 5:00 AM because she wants to be fed!
Cats love their food and often daydream about their food–especially if it’s something they like, such as chicken. When purring for food, your cat is most likely to add a bit of mew to her usual purrs to signal what she needs.
Bonding With Their Mamas
Kittens usually purr when they’re spending some quality time with their moms and the purrs are a natural part of that bonding experience. Cats start purring when they’re only a few days old and the mama’s purrs often act as lullabies for the babies.
Healing
Did you know that the low-frequency purrs can repair tendons, ligaments, and joints?
A cat’s purrs have healing powers that help reduce pain and swelling. This is one of the reasons why experts believe cats tend to survive high falls without many consequences.
All in All: Why Do Cats Purr?
Did we go over everything you needed to know about cats purring?
Cats purr for several reasons, most of which have been listed in this article. Why do you think your cat purrs? Did we miss anything? Leave your thoughts in the comments, and we can have a community discussion!
If you have any questions or concerned left unanswered, feel free to leave them in the comments, and we’ll get back to you when possible.