when they are happy

Cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do various reasons when they are happy.

for a lot of reasons

Cats purr for a lot of reasons; and though no one can say for certain what inspires them to create these rhythmic vibrations, there are many theories as to why our feline friends create such endearingly peculiar sounds.

to convey happiness

The most obvious and widely thought reason a cat purrs is to convey happiness.

contentment and happiness

Obviously, contentment and happiness must be one of the reasons for a cat to purr, but observations from others, as well as from personal experience at our cat shelter, prove that purring often accompanies times of extreme stress - even just prior to death.

Happiness

Happiness is one of the many reasons cats purr.

a tool for communication

A cat will purr when A cat ’s happy, hungry, stressed and content — in other words, A cat ’s a tool for communication.

when they are happy and getting fuss and attention

Cats often purr when they are happy and getting fuss and attention, attention’s a comforting sound for both you and them.

possibly as a way of reassuring themselves

Cats purr when Kittens are afraid or distressed, possibly as a way of reassuring themselves.

for communication

So, cats purr for communication, and depending how you interpret why ill cats purr, purr is either for self-soothing or maybe healing.

to convey stress, anger, or fear

Experts believe that cats may purr to convey stress, anger, or fear.

to express Cats's happiness

Cats will purr to express Cats's happiness, but Cats might also purr in times of pain or distress as a way to calm themselves.

for self-healing

But it seems that purring can also be a sign of stress or injury, leading researchers to suspect that cats purr for self-healing.

one of life's most comforting sounds

They have their own distinct characters, and a cat's purr is one of life's most comforting sounds.

For example

This is when a cat purrs during a time of distress to calm itself down and self-sooth, for example during a storm or when they are in pain.

while giving birth or when they have been injured

Cats often purr while giving birth or when they have been injured.

to obtain something from the individuals who own them

The main reason why cats purr is always to obtain something from the individuals who own them.

a cat

cat owners think that when their cat purrs their cat means their cat ’s happy and 2 in 5 (40%) believe their cat means their cat ’s showing them love.

some good or bad reasons

Cats purr for some good or bad reasons.

to send positive energy through their muscles

And one of the main reasons cats purr is to send positive energy through their muscles.

while under duress

Cats often purr while under duress, such as during a visit to the veterinarian or when recovering from injury.