Scientists don’t know exactly why cats purr, but some of the possible reasons are pretty cool.
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Can you think of anything more relaxing than having a purring cat curled up in your lap? A cat’s purr is often interpreted by humans as a sign that the cat is content. And that may be true — sometimes. But there’s much more to purring than just happy vibes.Kittens are born deaf and blind, but they can mew and purr almost right away.
But purring may not always signal a request, much less contentment. Cats purr when they’re anxious or stressed, too. A trip to the vet or just being placed in a cat carrier can set off a bout of purring in some cats. Cats also might purr when they’re in pain. Vetter notes that sometimes cats purr when they’re being euthanized. “I’ve had them start to purr at the very end to self soothe,” she says. A 2009found that the different types of purrs sound different, too.
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