El purr It is one of those most peculiar sounds that cats make in order to calm themselves, or when they are very relaxed. To all of us who live with one of them, or with several, we want to be able to listen to it; and it is that it is so characteristic, and it helps us to be so relaxed while we contemplate them when they rest, that just thinking about it softens our hearts.
But Do you know when kittens start to purr? Although there is no single answer, in this article we are going to talk about this interesting topic.
Why do cats purr?
Cats purr, as we know, when they are very calm, but they also do it when they feel pain. For this reason, if they ever suffer a major fall, or if they are unlucky enough to be run over, what they are going to do is purr to stay as calm as possible.
Now, cat moms also purr when they are breastfeeding their little ones. Thus, she creates a safe and loving environment where her young can grow up without feeling threatened.
Why do cats purr when you pet them?
The answer is simple: because it feels very comfortable 🙂. There is nothing like stroking them and suddenly hearing their purr. It's very relaxing.
Why do cats purr and bite?
Especially kittens or young cats, they are animals that can purr while taking a bite. For example, one of mine, Bug, who at the time of writing this article is almost 3 years old, after playing with the ball he enjoys caresses, but if he has not gotten completely tired in addition to purring, it is likely that he will bite my hand.
What if, I have taught him that biting is not okay. In fact, that is precisely one of the things that must be taught from the first day they arrive home: to not bite and do not scratch, not even if they are small. Their teeth and claws can do us a lot of harm, and that is why they must learn to control themselves.
So when it bites, I immediately paralyze his hand until he lets it go, and then I offer him a stuffed animal so that it bites it and discharges all that energy that it still has accumulated. Do the same if you find yourself in situations like this. Little by little you will see that it bites you with less frequency and intensity.
Why doesn't my cat stop purring?
The purr of cats is one more way they have to express themselves, and they can use it very often. What's more, Has several meanings: It is possible that they do it because they are cold, they feel pain, they are uncomfortable or on the contrary very relaxed, the truth is that it is up to us to guess why our four-legged companion purrs so much.
Many times it will not be for nothing serious, but if you suspect that he is not well, do not hesitate to take him to the vet.
When do they start to purr?
As we said at the beginning, there is no single answer. It will depend on the cat itself, and even on the breed. In fact, Siamese twins tend to purr from a very young age, but there are others that can take much longer. Thus, in general, we could say that begin to do so between two weeks of life and one year. At first, only a slight vibration will be heard, but it will intensify as the days go by.
Do all cats purr?
Know that there are cats that never purr, or that they make it so soft that we don't hear it. You should not worry. It does not mean that you are sick, but simply that you may not have learned how to do it or that it is not part of your way of being.
How do you know if my cat purrs?
If your cat does not make an easily audible sound, bring your ear to his throat or touch his neck gently. My cat Keisha, for example, is one who thought she never purred, but she does, only she can barely be heard 🙂.
How do cats purr?
Although it is still not very clear, it seems the purr originates within the wall of the vena cava as it passes through the liver and diaphragm. Blood flow is compressed when it passes through a narrowing that connects the esophagus to the stomach called the diaphragmatic hiatus, causing turbulent movements of the blood as it enters the chest.
Because of this, amplified vibrations are generated by the air-filled bronchi and trachea towards the head.
What are the benefits of purring cats?
Makes us feel good
The purr of the cat serves as a natural relaxant, helping to keep stress and anxiety as far away as possible.
Lowers blood pressure
Having high blood pressure is very dangerous for our arteries, but we will not have to worry excessively about this if we live with a happy cat by our side.
Furthermore, as a consequence, the chances of having heart attacks are 40% lower than if we would not live with catsAccording this scientific study.
Improves overall health
The sound of the purr has very positive effects on humans, and that is, if it relaxes us and makes us feel good, it is logical to think that overall health will be very good. Why? Because the happiness hormone endorphin has been shown to improve the immune system, and here you have an article in a medical journal that talks about it.
The purr is very special, but if you don't, you will continue to be the adorable cat that you are 😉.