Emily Walker
There’s no denying that cats are one of the world’s most beloved creatures. But have you ever asked yourself why they purr so loudly?
Some people think it’s because they’re happy, while others believe that they do it when they’re in pain. So what’s the truth?
Well, a recent study may have shed some light on the matter. Keep reading to find out more!
It’s worth mentioning that not all cats purr.
Big cats, such as lions and tigers, don’t do it. And neither do most big cats in captivity!
It’s usually smaller wild felines like leopards and cheetahs that purr, while the clouded leopard is the only one that can make a chirping noise.
Cats purr by using their voice box to activate the muscles in their larynx, which creates a pulsating vibration in their vocal cords.
Then they expel air over their vocal cords and out of their mouths and noses at 20 Hertz or more, creating that distinctive rumbling sound we’ve all come to love.
So why do they purr so loudly?
According to a 2017 study that was carried out at the University of Sussex, cats purr when they’re in a pleasant situation.
In other words, they do it when they’re happy!
The experts used sensors to measure the vibrations from ten cats while they were resting around their owners and while their owners were petting them gently.
According to the results, purring is a way for cats to communicate that they’re content. They don’t just do it when we stroke them – they also do it while eating and before going to sleep.
On top of this, one of the scientists who took part in the study said that she believes purring has an even more important function: it helps cats to heal more quickly!
The study also found that cats don’t always purr when they’re feeling good, just like when cats yowling.
They’ll often do it during the night as well, which is why some owners find their purring feline companion snuggled up on top of them in the morning.
This is thought to be a way of helping cats regulate their body temperature while they sleep, but it also might have something to do with the fact that cats often purr when they’re looking for food!
So if your cat likes being stroked and could happily lie there purring all day long, be sure to give it another pet and enjoy the rumbling sound!
Why is my cat purring louder than normal?
A purring cat might look like a picture of contentment, but it’s still possible that they can be feeling sad or lonely.
Noisy, persistent purring might not always be a sign that your pet is happy!
So if you notice that your feline friend is purring even more than usual, it could be an indication that something is wrong. For example, there might be a medical issue it needs help with.
Purring isn’t always a sign that your cat is happy!
Problems with a cat’s larynx can cause them to purr loudly and excessively.
It can also be an indicator of other issues such as tooth pain, kidney disease, brain problems and even cancer.
If your cat’s purr seems particularly loud or if it doesn’t seem to be stopping, the best thing to do is take it to a vet for a checkup.
Then you’ll know for sure whether or not your pet is in pain!
If your cat’s purr seems especially loud when it starts, but gradually fades away when you continue to stroke it, this could be a sign that its muscles are starting to relax and that it really does enjoy being around you!
It might also indicate that your cat is starting to fall asleep, which would make sense if you’ve been petting it for a while.
There are many popular stories about the origin of purring – and we’ll discuss some of them now!
The first thing that springs to mind when we hear ‘purr’ is probably a domestic cat. These small, furry felines are known for purring when they’re happy or contented.
There are lots of theories about why cats purr, but nobody really knows exactly why they do it! It could be to communicate with other cats (and their owners).
It might also act as a way of marking their territory.
Cats might purr when a female is pregnant or even while she’s giving birth!
The sound might help the kittens in her womb to regulate their heartbeat and might also be a way of showing them where their mother is.
Many experts believe that purring could act as a form of protection because it makes predators think twice about attacking them.
Kittens start purring as soon as they’re born and even while they’re suckling at their mother’s breast! They might do it to tell her that they want more milk and that they’re happy and contented.
Final thought
There are lots of theories about why cats purr, but nobody really knows exactly why they do it! It could be to communicate with other cats (and their owners).
It might also act as a way of marking their territory. Cats might purr when a female is pregnant or even while she’s giving birth, the spayed female also yowling!
The sound might help the kittens in her womb to regulate their heartbeat and might also be a way of showing them where their mother is.
Many experts believe that purring could act as a form of protection because it makes predators think twice about attacking them.
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