Why do cats purr and how do they make that sound.?
2007-02-26 05:23:25 · 23 answers · asked by dawnyo2003 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is often a sign of contentment but can occur when cats are feeling ill or frightened, too.
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2007-02-26 05:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat purrs for its kittens.
It is a way for the kittens to know where mum is, an easy to recognise communication between mums and babies. A cat often purrs when it is being stroked as that reminds it of being a kitten and having mum groom him. A purring queen attracts the kittens to feed.
However, I have no idea of the biology behind how they actually make that sound.
2007-02-26 07:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Esquire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's purr when they are happy, very happy, injured and close to death. Cat's don't only purr when their happy and every person should know that. Also some queens (female cats who are not spayed) purr during giving birth. Cat's purr so they can tell you that they love you or as in a cat who is hurt telling you to help it. Cats purr from larynx (voice box), laryngeal muscles, and a neural oscillator.
~I hope this helped
2007-02-26 06:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resent research suggest that low frequency sound waves, such as those around the frequency of cat purring, may stimulate bone growth and repair. This provides a legitimate explanation as to why cats purr when they are injured or dying. As to why they purr when content or happy, perhaps it is a way of maintaining healthy and strong bones.
2007-03-01 08:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr when they are happy and content. But they never purr when they are asleep. They can also purr when very ill and in pain.
2007-03-02 03:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr to show pleasure and contentment, but also when in pain. The vibration is comforting, similar to that used by buddhist chanting. It's supposed to be a healing sound too.
2007-02-26 06:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by elfinmyst 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr when happy and relaxed
2007-02-26 05:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Yvonne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr using their voice box.
It is most commonly a sign of hapiness but cats will purr if ill too.
2007-02-26 12:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons why cats purr. One is that they are content another is that it is a sign that they are about to attack. There have been many studies to why cats purr and they haven't pin pointed one exact reason.
2007-02-26 05:30:13 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats purr as a sign of contentment or to self-soothe (ie: in stressful situations).
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2007-02-26 23:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by *fairy* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they purr because they are happy,they are relaxed and feel safe the purr comes from two membrane folds called false vocals that are situated in the larynx behind the actual vocal cords
2007-02-26 06:33:35 · answer #11 · answered by Lette08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋