Pet Cats purr when they are happy
Pet cats can purr because they feel warm, comfortable, and happy, this may be very noticeable when they are curled up on a person’s lap.
They purr to calm down
Although it is true that cats purr in moments of extreme relaxation, animal behavior experts believe that they sometimes also purr in situations of great stress or pain. For example during visits to the veterinarian and even when a female is giving birth. Scientists now believe that cats purr to calm themselves down, which helps them in stressful or painful situations as well as when they are curled up on a person’s lap. The low-frequency vibrations of the purr help the cat breathe more easily and relieve tension.
Purring helps heal
Purrs do more than just calm your pet cat: Scientists also believe that these vibrations can help heal wounds, repair and strengthen muscles, and even serve as pain relievers. This could explain why injured or sick cats choose to expend their precious energy. In purring. It could also explain why cats tend to recover faster from surgeries and suffer fewer complications compared to dogs.
The “request purr” helps your pet cat meet its needs
Purring can also help your cat in more direct ways. Scientists have identified a particular type of purr, known as the “solicitation purr,”. In this case, cats appear to use exclusively as a means of getting something from their owners. B,e it affection or food. The “solicitous purr” is a cross between a meow and a purr. Its frequency approximates that of the sound of a baby’s cry, a sound we naturally respond to.
The purr of cats could benefit humans
The purr of cats could also have benefits for humans. A long-term study conducted at the University of Minnesota Stroke Center found that cat owners were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not have cats. Some people have suggested that exposure to meows could explain in part these results.
By Photocreo Bednarek
What if my pet cat does not purr?
Each cat purrs in a different way and with a different volume. Some cats purr almost completely silently. The only way to tell if they are doing so is to touch their neck or throat to feel the vibration. On the other hand, there are cats that do not seem to purr at all. Unless there is some damage to their vocal cords, scientists are still trying to understand why.
Feral cats are less likely to purr than domestic cats, this observation led to the theory that feral cat mothers discourage their kittens from purring to avoid attracting the attention of predators. Scientists have also observed that feral cats are much less vocal than domesticated cats, often only meowing and purring when they are kittens and quitting when they are adults. This may be because house cats developed their vocal tendencies to better communicate with humans. A purring cat may request petting or treats. Additionally, a meowing cat may get dinner faster than its quieter companions.
