Why (and how) cats purr
By Emme
Have you ever been laying in bed thinking abut what you should’ve said in an argument that you had in 2013 when WABAM! It hits you with a hard slap. Why do cats purr? HOW do cats purr? Well, those questions are about to be answered.
You’ve got to be Kitten Me Right Meow!
A cat curling in your lap might be because he is happy, but wen he’s eyeing that tasty chicken roast or sitting by the dinner table, it may be a different story.
Hmmm.....Interesting....
Purring I a unique vocal feature in the obese cat. But weirdly, some other cats like the bobcat, cheetah, and the puma can in fact, purr. The thing is, cats who purr can’t roar, and cats who roar can’t purr. Take lions and tigers for example. They can roar, but they can’t purr. But if they could purr, man, it would be loud!
The Purrfect Purrrpouse
Cats’ purrs can do some cool stuff. You’re probably thinking,: “Mhm. Like what?” Well, cats’ purrs can repair broken bones (of a cat) joints, tendons, muscles, and can Alison heal the cat when they are sick. But purring can also help us humans, too. Cats’ purrs can reduce stress, lower blood levels, and keep us happier. And you thought they were just chubby couch potatoes.
OMGGGGG!!!!!!
Now I’m going to tell you why (and how) cats purr. Well, here’s the answer. The cat’s purr begins in its brain when it signals the cat’s voice box and laryngeal muscles Causing them to twitch at 25-150 vibrations per second. This happens hen the cat breathes in and out, creating a purr.
A Topic to Purr About
Not all purrs sound the same. Cat purring can be higher or lower pitched, and can also be louder and more quiet then other cats. Cats are also the most importiant cat in the U.S.A. (Sorry dog lovers.) But, the thing is, cats only purr when they want attention. That means when he’s on your lap purring, he wants something. hey, you probably should pet him.