2006-08-13 22:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by my_mas0n 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
The purr comes from two membrane folds, called false vocal cords, that are situated in the larynx behind the actual vocal chords. Cats purr at 26 cycles per second.
Scientists think purring is produced by blood in a large veing in the chest cavity that vibrates and is then magnified by air in the windpipe.
Cats purr when they're happy. But contray to what most of us think, cat's don't purely purr for pleasure. Be alert: A deep purr can indicate that your feline is in pain or distress. Female cats, for instance, purr when they're in labor. Sometimes cats purr from fear----like a visit to the vet.
Cats will also purr when they're anticipating something that will make them happy----like thinking they're going to get fed or stroked.
2006-08-13 23:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Turtle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, No one really knows why cats purr that is the truth. I recently finished a animal coure at tafe and asked my teacher the same question and she is a vet. Apparently cats can purr for so many reasons. They can be in pain, happy, stressed, angry and it is also said that they even purr when they are dieing. It is still not known how cats purr.I have a cat who purrs and will still attack you. The vet found out the hard way, hehe
Hope this helps
2006-08-14 09:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Darkrose86 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Darkrose86 got it right about the numerous reasons why cats purr. As one animal behaviorist put it, they seem to purr when they have any sort of profound feelings.
How they purr is not such a mystery. Purring is a vocalization like any other, made by air passing over the vocal cords. It is a volitional action, meaning they can do it on purpose, but they also often do it without thinking about it.
A good analogy is human humming. You might hum a tune deliberately, or you might find yourself humming without any conscious thought. Purring is like that for cats.
2006-08-14 10:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr by vibrating their throats. There are several reasons why a kitten or a cat purrs, one being that they are contented, and the other being that they feel secure and safe and happy with you and their surroundings. Cats can sense when they are loved or not and they also knows who is afraid of them and who isn't.
2006-08-14 08:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr when the are with someone they feel safe with and loves...It's their way of show their love and trust...the purring comes from deep in their throats and is soooo relaxing to hear...
Clowmy
2006-08-14 05:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there...here's a couple web articles on how and why kitties purr ...
2006-08-14 05:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do donkeys squeal?? the same answer applies to ur answer
2006-08-14 05:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by ♀guardian of angels♀ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋