Purring In Cats

Purring is a low continuous vibratory sound that cats often make. We know far less about it than we do about meowing, chirping, chattering, hissing, and growling.

You may hear a soft rumbling as the cat breathes in and out while curling up in the sun. or when you touch them, you feel a slight quiver which is purring actually. It's almost as though they're sending out waves of tranquility.

For many years, people have speculated that purring was a kind of communication. But purring also serves other functions besides this one. It's believed that purring provides healing, appeasing, and communication benefits.

What does cat purring mean?

Cats' purring says a lot and also bears many benefits for cat health. It may be a way of expressing happiness and contentment or a call for a meal. Cats also purr to communicate with loved ones. Research also shows that cats may purr to heal and soothe themselves. Let's discuss each of these potential meanings and benefits of purring in detail.

Purring is an expression of happiness and contentment

Undoubtedly, the most recognizable expression of animal satisfaction is the raspy purr that a cat makes whenever it is poked or handled.

When Your kitty seems at ease: perhaps lying on its back, with the eyes partially closed and tail mostly still, it is safe to believe they are content if they are purring.

That noise is actually a big smile from your cat.

Purring may be a sign of pain and discomfort

As it is mentioned above purring tells about a variety of cats' behaviors. It could be a sign of pain and anxiety. If a cat purr during sickness or any diseased state, it might be a cry of pain. If you notice frequent purring sounds in your cat during sickness, you need to call a VET to aid your feline friend.

Purring is a call for a meal or a sign of hunger

When it's time to eat, some cats purr. British researchers investigated the sounds that domestic cats produce when they are hungry and when they are not. When it came to purring, they discovered it was a call for food in cats.

When cats purr for food, they mix their typical purr with an unpleasant cry or mew, which sounds similar to a human baby's cry.

Purring is a way of kitten mother communication

Kittens start purring at the very start of their lives even when they are a few days old. It's most likely a way to let their mothers know where they are or that they're safe.

Purring also aids in the bonding of a kitten with its mother. It's used as a lullaby by mama cats.

Purring has great healing power

Purring may be a simple technique for a cat to soothe itself, similar to how a youngster sucks their thumb to feel better.

However, some study suggests that purring may really help cats recover faster. The low frequency of purrs creates a series of connected vibrations within their body, which can:

• heal broken bones and wounds

• Strengthen muscles and restore your tendons.

• Reduce pain and swelling

This could explain why cats can survive falls from great heights and have fewer post-surgery complications than dogs.

Purring relieves stress

When cats are being chased by dogs or face any similar danger, they got frightened. After averting the danger, cats purr to relieve their stress and soothe their nerves. It works as a kind of meditation for cats. Purring helps them :

• Regain normal breathing rate

• Slows down throbbing heart muscles

• Manage blood pressure

• Helps cats fall asleep as soon as possible.

Purring promotes digestive mobility

Contractile waves in muscles as a result of purring keep a cat’s digestive system quite motile. It also causes the release of sufficient amounts of gastric enzymes from the intestines. It helps them digest better and assimilate the required nutrients. Purring may prevent constipation, flatulence and indigestion.