Why Do Cats Purr

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Why Do Cats Purr. Sometimes, cats purr when they are injured or scared. Purring isn’t always a sign of contentment.

Why Do Cats Purr
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Cats start purring, and hearing purring, from infancy. As far as why cats purr, the answer is often quite simple: So why do cats purr, anyway?

Why Do Cats Purr

This vibrational frequency is believed to be the reason why cats purr when hurt or sick, since endorphins reduce pain while healing takes place. This entire act is said to be stimulated by the neural oscillator, located in the cat's brain. Maybe one reason is because cats do a better job of lowering stress and blood pressure than many other pets, and purring may help with that. When it’s time to visit the veterinarian, this purring to soothe behavior is.