2007-01-23 15:03:29 · 15 answers · asked by michael 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It either loves you an is very vocal, or it has an amp stuck in it's throat.
I vote the latter.
2007-01-23 15:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Michael...some cats have different volumes of purring than other cats. Kittens tend to have the loudest purring versus an older cat.
Why cats purr is that the reason is psychological as well as physiological--the two are not mutually exclusive of one another. Cat's purr whenever they feel content, extremely frightened and some will purr when they are dying as well.
How cats purr:
One study determined that purring involves activation of nerves within the voice box. These nerve signals cause vibration of the vocal cords while the diaphragm serves as a pump, pushing air in and out of the vibrating cords, thus creating a musical hum. Some veterinarians believes that purring is initiated from within the central nervous system and is a voluntary act. In other words, cats purr only when they want to.
The other theory is that the sound comes more from vibrating blood vessels than in the voicebox itself. The larger the vocal chords the softer the purr whereas the smaller the louder.
Source: http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/a/why_cats_purr.htm
The Scientific Reason WHY cats purr:
Some scientists believe when cats purr the frequency of their purring will help heal damaged bones and body organs as well as help heal humans.
All the cats had purr frequencies between 20 Hz and 200 Hz. With the exception of the cheetah, which had frequencies 2 Hz from the rest, all the species had frequencies, notably 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 125 Hz, and 150 Hz, that correspond exactly with the best frequencies determined by the most recent research for bone growth, fracture healing, pain relief, relief of breathlessness, and inflammation. All of the cats' purrs, including the cheetah, had frequencies 4 Hz from the entire repertoire of low frequencies known to be therapeutic for all of the ailments.
That fact that the cats in this study produced frequencies that have been proven to improve healing time, strength and mobility could explain the purr's natural selection. After a day or night of hunting, purring could be likened to an internal vibrational therapeutic system, a sort of "kitty massage" that would keep muscles and ligaments in prime condition and less prone to injury. Additionally, the purr could strengthen bone, and prevent osteodiseases. Following injury, the purr vibrations would help heal the wound or bone associated with the injury, reduce swelling, and provide a measure of pain relief during the healing process.
Source: http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=0005CB0D-82FC-1E31-82FC809EC5880000&catID=3&topicID=3.
2007-01-23 23:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat who you could hear from the dining room if he was in the garage. This was through the garage door, through the kitchen, and through the family room. He had a very loud purr when he wanted. It's just the way some cats are.
2007-01-23 23:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that when I am sick in bed, my cat purrs so loud that it wakes me up...and he's usually sitting at my head watching me as I sleep! I have been told by the vet that it is his way of trying to heal me! Once, my dog got pretty sick and the cat would not leave her alone. He would cuddle next to her and purr really loud. I find it rather endearing.........
2007-01-24 09:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by the_dancin_qween 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's purr for a variety of reasons, and one is happiness. they also purr for health. A cat will purr to feel better, or make another cat feel better. Mother cats purr to their kittens to help the kittens grow up healthy and happy.
2007-01-23 23:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by lynn y 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats all have differant puuuurrring volumes. Your cat is really happy if it purrrs all the time.
2007-01-24 08:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat that purred very load. the only time he did was whwn he was happy or content. If he was in my lap or i was petting him. i think it is normal.
2007-01-23 23:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
same cats purr louder than others, we had to tech my cat tou pur
2007-01-23 23:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by little_razorblade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone installed a truck motor in there one night while you were sleeping.
2007-01-23 23:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It likes you a lot or it just purrrrrrrs real loud because it can
2007-01-23 23:11:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anime Master 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋