Purring is the most common sound of cats. By however, less is known about him than about meowing, twittering, hissing and growls. (You can see the purring and twittering of a cat in the video below)
Cats purr when they are satisfied. When the cat will curl up in the sun, you can hear a gentle rumble, or rumbling, and if you If you touch it, you will feel a slight trembling or vibration. it it seems like she is sending waves of calm.
However, you should not assume that purring is a sign good mood cats. By purring the cats pass different emotions and needs.
What if you put the cat in your arms and hold it? She purrs because he’s nervous, or because he loves it?
Although you may not know exactly what your cat when she purrs, expert research and examination specific situations allow us to make an educated guess reasons for this.
She is happy
Your cat looks relaxed: perhaps she is lying on her back with half-closed eyes, and her tail, basically, lies flat. if she purrs, we can safely assume that she found your happy place.
The cat is hungry or wants something
Some cats purr over food. British researchers studied the sounds that cats make when hungry and when not. These purring sounds were different.
When cats purr due to hunger, they combine their usual purring with an unpleasant yell or meow, which is a bit like cry of a human child. Experts believe that on this sound we We will respond more strongly than others. Researchers also found that people can confidently tell the difference between purring even if they are not cat owners.
Kitten and cat contact
Kittens may purr just a few days after birth. This is probably their way of showing the cat where they are or what they are all right.
Purring also helps the kitten make contact with the mother. Cats use it as a lullaby.
Helping or healing
Even if purring requires energy, many cats purr when injured or feeling pain. But is it worth it is it such an effort?
Perhaps purring in this case is just a cat’s way reassure yourself, like a child sucks a thumb to feel better.
But some studies show that purring a cat on can actually heal faster. Low purring frequency causes a number of fluctuations within their body, which are possible:
- Heals bones and wounds
- restore muscles and tendons
- Make breathing easier
- Reduce pain and swelling
It also explains why cats are able to survive after a fall. from a height and, as a rule, have fewer complications after operations, than dogs.
