2007-02-02 06:56:45 · 18 answers · asked by ross f 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Ross...when cats purr it mostly means they are contented or happy, however cats will also purr when they are very ill to help aid in the healing process as when they are dying. The reasons are not only psychological but also physiological.
Please see the following to learn more on how and why cats purr:
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2007-02-02 18:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cat's purr is the sign of happiness but it is also a sign of distress.
2007-02-02 07:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lainie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr for a lot of reasons, happiness, stress, fear...it just depends on the situation.
2007-02-02 07:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do purr when they are content but they also purr when they are seriously ill or injured. When I worked in a vet clinic cats would come in attacked by dogs or run over by cars and would be purring. Made me cry everytime.
2007-02-02 07:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it means that your cat is very happy and content. Mine purrs even when she is playing.
2007-02-02 07:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by srbunce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr even when they are in pain even scientist don't know why cats purr
2007-02-02 07:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats do purr if they are badly injured as well as the usual "happy and content, tummy full of Whiskas"
2007-02-02 07:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes all cats purr when they are happy. haven't you ever noticed that when a cat whats its meat it will purr.
2007-02-03 07:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by kt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its a sign of contentment,if you watch a kitten as it suckles its mum it will purr as well as moving its paws
2007-02-02 08:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by colin-irene D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also purr when they are injured - one theory is that it speeds the healing process.
2007-02-02 07:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by Pegasus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋