06/11/2025
Why do cats purr😺?
If you share your home with cats, you probably love sitting on the sofa, waiting for your cat to come over and listening to the sound of its purr 🥰, right? That soft, tender sound melts our hearts. Purring is one of the ways cats communicate, and although we usually associate it with moments of relaxation, that's not always the case.
Here are some of the reasons why your cat may purr:
1️⃣ Happiness and well-being
The reason we all associate with purring: when the cat is relaxed, comfortable and happy, such as when it sleeps by our side.
2️⃣ Communication and bonding
From birth, kittens have the ability to purr. Kittens purr to communicate their mood or how they are feeling to their mother. In their relationship with us, it allows them to strengthen the bond between us.
3️⃣ Self-calming
When a cat is nervous or in pain, it uses purring to calm itself down, as it is an innate resource that felines use to alleviate difficult moments.
4️⃣ Physical recovery
Purring has a sound frequency that can help regenerate tissue, so when a cat is ill, in pain, or has suffered an injury, such as a fracture or trauma, it is common for them to start purring. Of course, although purring can comfort them, it is equally necessary to consult your vet if you suspect any illness.
As a curiosity, did you know that listening to the sound of purring stimulates the neurons that produce serotonin, the happiness hormone? Without a doubt, our feline companions make our days happier!
Tell us, does your cat usually purr? When?
