jon zukarbag

Cats purr for a variety of reasons, and it's not always just because they’re happy! Here are some common reasons why cats purr:

Contentment: When a cat is relaxed, comfortable, or content, like when being petted or cuddled, they often purr. This is the most common association people have with purring.

Communication: Cats also use purring as a way to communicate with their owners or other cats. For example, a mother cat will purr to her kittens to reassure them, and kittens may purr to their mothers to signal that they are content and safe.

Self-soothing: Cats may purr when they are feeling stressed, anxious, or in pain, as a way of calming themselves down. It’s a coping mechanism.

Healing and pain relief: Some studies suggest that the vibrations from purring may promote healing. Cats tend to purr when they’re injured or unwell, which might help in repairing tissues, reducing pain, and improving bone health.