I just read that when a cat purrs that they are content, but on the other hand could be ill or dying. I have a cat that purrs all the time and loudly. Should I be worried?
2007-02-23 09:43:07 · 12 answers · asked by steph 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
No need to worry. It is true that a cat purrs when it is content and in pain. It seems to be a contradiction but what the cat is actually signally by purring is "you can approach me" - if you think about it like that then you understand better why it could purr when in pain and when being cuddled.
2007-02-23 09:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. He/She is probably just a very happy cat! They purr sometimes when they're ill or dying to comfort themselves (Well, that's what I read) But you shouldn't worry about it.
2007-02-23 10:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your cat is not displaying any other symptoms of illness (lack of appetite, lethargy, etc.) you're cat just loves you very much and it is a content purr.
2007-02-23 10:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Calli G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as long as she is happy and healthy, no problem, lots of cats are constant purrers, but yes a lot do purr when sick and a lot get the death purr. I have had lots of purr machines and they were fine.
2007-02-23 09:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by ER Vet Tech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 19:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by tubb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actully, no. Unless your cat has choppy purrs, nothings wrong.
2007-02-24 04:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi steph, no, dont worry ,its true cats purr like mad when they re contented,when they start to hiss and growl at you THEN you ve got problems..Enjoy the little furballs,I know I cant because I am allergic to them. rubbestampr.
2007-02-23 10:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Unless its followed by other symptons that would indicate dying, like not eating or moving.
You just have a happy cat!
2007-02-23 09:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No not at all! You just have one happy cat! And that is a good thing
2007-02-23 10:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat's purrrrrrr is a true sign of contentment. Do not worry, you have a very happppyyy cat.
2007-02-23 09:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by Elvis lives! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋