2006-08-03 08:00:43 · 10 answers · asked by Timbo906 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
cats don't purr only when they are content and happy. They also purr during tense or traumatic moments. When suddenly and violently injured, even at moments near death, a cat will often purr.
It seems that the measurable Hertz of a cat's purr lies between 25 and 150. Coincidentally (or not) it has been found that sound frequency in this range can stimilate bone growth and healing. ¹
That cats have remarkable endurance, and are quite stoic to trauma is well known to veterinary professionals; it is not unlikely that this instinct to purr under duress is directly related.
Purring under stress has more colorfully been described as the cat's mantra, e.g., a self-soothing, self-healing, relaxing, vibrating sound (sort of like the Ommmm one might hum while in the lotus position. Notice the vibration in your lips, nose and throat? I bet most of us, if we had our "druthers," would much rather be able to purr!
2006-08-03 08:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by erin7 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
"Kittens purr to let their mother's know that everything is ok. Adult cats purr when they feel safe and happy. Cats can purr for a long period of time without stopping." (1)
"Purring is part of every cat's repertoire of social communication, apparently created by the movement of air in spasms through contractions of the diaphragm. Interestingly, purring is sometimes heard in cats who are severely ill or anxious, perhaps as a self-comforting vocalization. But, more typically, it is a sign of contentment, first heard in kittens as they suckle milk from their mother.
In adults, purring is heard in domesticated cats when they are petted, and in feral cats during sexual or other social contexts. Like submissive posturing among dogs, purring may be a signal of appeasement to other cats or to people, a way to communicate that the purring cat need not be threatened.
As with many behaviors in dogs and cats, the original presumed purpose of the behavior may not be directly relevant in a pet home. But we do believe that, when our healthy pet cats purr, they are happy and at peace." (2)
2006-08-03 15:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by tcindie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr for all different reasons it can mean they are happy or irritated. something is bothering them or they are content with there surrounding's. But I think most times they purr cause they love there home.
2006-08-03 15:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi they purr because they are happy and content. Its a way they tell you they love you and are happy.
2006-08-03 16:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess they purr whne they like you or they are feeling comfortable
2006-08-03 15:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by marie h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coz dey is happi
and foreverone normal
beacuse they are happy when purring , like we smile when happy
2006-08-03 15:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they just do.
2006-08-03 15:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by ictl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there happy. why do we lath hehe
2006-08-03 15:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos they iz happy........
2006-08-03 15:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i donno but maybe cuz they're happy nd comfortable
2006-08-03 15:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by girly girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋