A Cat’s purr does not show only Contentment.
Domestic cats have three commoon vocalized skills:
The Meow, the Purr, and The Hiss
Let’s talk about the ‘Purr’ vocalization of the cat. All (greater and lesser) cats purr, which shows that they all come from common ancestors about 40 million years ago. The domestic cat is considered a lesser cat.
How Cats Purr/How Cats Purr -
Research suggests that the most popular explanation for purring is that it involves activation of the nerves within the voice box and the movement of the diaphragm. The vocal cords vibrate in response to these nerve impulses and the diaghragm pushing and pulling the air over the vocal cords/The vocal cords vibrate in response to these nerve impulses and the diaphragm pushing and pulling the air over the vocal cords. A soft vibrating sound in the low frequency range of 25 to 150 Hz is produced by the air flow over the vibrating vocal chords. Giving the impression of continuous sound, purring occurs on both the inhale and exhale of breath. Cats only purr when they want to as the activation of these nerves is strictly voluntary on the cat’s part. The cat’s central nervous system initiates this purring action, so Researchers believe.
Why Cats Purr -
A cat’s purr delights its owner. Nature would not have allowed this unique feature of purring to last 40 million years without reason, as it takes energy for a cat to purr. The low vibration of the purr, 25 to 150 Hz, Researchers have found, has the effect of healing the cat’s bones and tissues. Cats have about 10% less visits to the Vets with broken bones in comparison with dogs. Is this an indication that the cat has something special going for it?.
Cats Purr when/Cats Purr when -
When contented and relaxed
Expressing pleasure/Expressing pleasure
Giving Birth/Giving Birth
Kitten can purr at 2 days old
During nursing, a mother cat will communicate with her kittens by purring
When sick or injured/When sick or injured/When sick or injured
Near death
Listen to your cat’s purring, and let it tell you if it is relaxed and content, or sick or injured. Understanf that your cat’s purring is one of its communication skills and enjoy it for what it is.
The author lives in Gandia, in the Comunidad deValenciana, Spain where he manages a real estate company offering property for sale in Gandia, villas on the Costa Blanca and Villas in Valencia.