Purring – More Than Just Contentment
While cats often purr when they’re content and relaxed, such as during a cozy nap or when being petted, this soothing sound can have more complex meanings. For example, an ailing or injured cat can purr as a kind of self-comfort, or even to show the necessity of being cared for. There are studies which reveal that the vibrations generated by the purring can actually support healing since they help bone growth and tissue repair.
In addition, cats may purr to talk to their human relatives, particularly when demanding food or comforting. This multifaceted behavior shows the importance of looking at the overall body language and environment of a cat to understand what their purring really means.This versatile behavior serves several purposes.
Purring at low frequency has been believed to enhance healing due to the reduction of pain and also encourages muscle repair.Body language and the environment can also help you figure out if they are purring out of joy or out of distress and then you will know how to react to them.
