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Why do cats purr2007-11-25 12:31:46

They purr when they are happy and they purr when they are injured or distressed too. Why?

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Hi, I don't want to cut and paste this whole article. But it explains why cat's purr. I did read some of it.

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Nearly all cats purr. It used to be mostly a mystery as to how cats purr and why. Sometimes cats purr when they are very content, but others will purr when they are upset or in pain (such as giving birth). New research has some clues to the purpose of purrs.

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This seems to show that a cat's purr is both a comforting and healing mechanism. Maybe this is why the old wives' tales say that cats have nine lives? Veterinarians have long known that felines usually heal quickly and efficiently. The sound waves are like a positive energy for them - Hindus would perhaps say its the feline version of the 'universal Ohm" or mantra. Whatever it can be called, we see that it is effective, and comforting to us as well.

Maybe that's why they purr when hurt.

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Not even scientists know for sure why a domestic cat purrs, some think it may be to comfort themselves or as a sign of contentment. I have often wondered this myself.

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they have little engines..

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people have tears of happiness & joy we also cry when feeling

anguish & or fear

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My cat purrs when she gets attention!

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Hi Meggie.The reason is psychological as well as physiological--the two are not mutually exclusive of one another. Cat's purr whenever they feel content, extremely frightened and some will purr when they are dying as well.