2006-07-03 10:22:41 · 17 answers · asked by Mo Jack 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
No one knows for sure. They purr when thay are happy and when they are experiencing physical pain.
2006-07-03 10:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they purr when they are happy and content, but they also purr if they are in pain or injured, they purr sometimes from the first few days, to let mom know here I am I'm ok.
2006-07-03 21:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by halfpint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can purr for two reasons....
First and almost always is when they are happy and content, comfortable with there surroundings and feel safe.
Also they can purr when they are scared and unsure of things.
I read this in a book but cant remember that it is called, but i think it was "How to pamper your Kitty" :)
2006-07-03 17:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by zzpotzzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They purr because they are happy and content. They are obviously secure with their owner and are relaxed. Some cats purr more at a younger age although some can purr thoughout their entire life!
2006-07-04 05:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're happy. The same way humans smile, and dogs wag their tails. A purring kitty wants you to know that it's enjoying itself (usually because you're stroking it, in other words "Keep doing that!")
2006-07-03 17:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by rissaofthesaiyajin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats purr when there content and happy to let u know they luv u!
2006-07-03 17:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lizz! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really to let their mother know they are OK when they are babies. Most often at feeding times, to signal the milk is finding its way to their mouth and tummy. Later in life they do it to show you they're hungry. Kidding! ; ) It's to show you that you feel like their mommy (or daddy) and that they can trust you.
BUT: they also do it when they're in pain!! I'm sure you can make out the difference though ; )
2006-07-03 17:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Gigi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they purr cuz there happy that y my cat purrs
2006-07-03 20:19:48 · answer #8 · answered by savannah_kalita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purr
2006-07-03 17:26:30 · answer #9 · answered by hack_ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't vocalize telling you that they love you...this is the next best thing to saying the words!
2006-07-03 17:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by Janelle M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋