{"id":417,"date":"2021-07-14T19:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T19:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/?p=417"},"modified":"2025-09-23T17:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T17:08:28","slug":"why-do-cats-purr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/pet-health\/cat-behaviors\/why-do-cats-purr\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Cats Purr?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that happiness is not the only thing that makes cats purr. It\u2019s a fact that this behavior is triggered when they feel cheerful, but it goes way beyond that! In the same way that, when they\u2019re happy, humans smile and dogs wag their tails, cats express some feelings by means of purring. However, purring cats are not always happy cats, and there is a lot of mystery surrounding this matter\u2026 So <strong>why do cats purr?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming that cats only purr for one reason is the same as saying that human laughter is always motivated by the same cause. Ever thought about that? Human beings tend to smile both when happy or nervous, and it\u2019s the same with purring in cats. They can do it when experiencing opposite emotions, like pleasure and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover testimonial-div-bg\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(237,241,255) 1%,rgba(177,193,250,0.75) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"testimonial-div-text has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2be666b7f86276af4019b2e611f11b9\" style=\"color:#364053;font-size:16px\"><em>\u201c<em>Every time Umi is hospitalized, it\u2019s for like four days and it costs over $5,000\u2026 Maven has helped me not only <strong>save money<\/strong> but also <strong>save his life<\/strong><\/em>\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile testimonial-cols is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center prod-img-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image testimonial-img is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jessica-Ortiz-Umi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6823\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jessica-Ortiz-Umi.jpg 384w, https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Jessica-Ortiz-Umi-288x300.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center prod-text-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad009506 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right product-div-text has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2442b20e4f09453e0ced06357feafe3f\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-div-text has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad612065f013bb10f45b73b0c14890b1\" style=\"color:#364053;font-size:16px\">Jessica Ortiz<br><strong>Umi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons product-div-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/cat-health-tracker\/?int_content=testimonial_cat\" style=\"background-color:#f4795d\"><strong>Track your cat&#8217;s health!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things crystal clear and learn how to communicate with our beloved best friends, we first have to understand what triggers a good purr!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When feeling happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why_do_cats_purr_happy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-420\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is obvious and cannot be missed. Tons of cats purr when they are happy and pleased, especially when they\u2018re curled up on their human\u2019s warm and cozy lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To calm themselves down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why_do_cats_purr_calm_down.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that cats purr when extremely relaxed, that\u2019s not the only reason why they do it. Scientific research tells us that cats also behave like this while going through highly stressful and painful events. A visit to the vet, or even giving birth, might be valid reasons for some felines to purr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists believe that this is a way for cats to calm themselves down. The low-frequency vibrations that purring creates help them ease their breathing and soothe the extra tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To aid healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why_do_cats_purr_healing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The body is so mysterious&#8230; Not only can purring help smooth things down, it seems that it also can enhance the body\u2019s healing processes. Academicians now admit that the aforementioned vibrations can actually help overcome injuries, repair and build muscles&#8230; And they might even work as painkillers! This is a fairly plausible explanation for why injured or sick cats purr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For attention-seeking purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why_do_cats_purr_attention_seeking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that cats are clever little creatures. And guess what? They also use purring to achieve something they desire. Studies have shown that there is a particular type of purring for this, known as the \u201csolicitation purr\u201d. It appears that cats use it exclusively as a way to obtain affection or food from their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solicitation purr is a mix between a meow and a purr, and is close in frequency to the sound of a crying baby&#8230; A noise that humans are naturally programmed to respond to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do cats purr? &#8211; conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/maven.pet\/all-about-pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why_do_cats_purr_conclusion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, purring releases feel-good hormones, known as endorphins. It is then easy to understand why we currently believe that cats use the vibrations to soothe themselves. 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