A Cats Purr?
I personally love the sound of my cat purring! But what does it mean? Most people think a purring cat is a happy cat, but this explanation doesn’t cover all the bases. Cats purr not only when they are happy but also when they are stressed. Example, at the veterinarian office or with the groomer. Think of it when us girls giggle or people just smile.
Today, however, they mystery has been solved. The sound a cat makes is caused by vibrating muscles surrounding the larynx. Researchers have also discovered where the purr originates: in the brain. Stimulation of a specific area in the cat’s brain causes cats to begin purring.
The purr is one of the first sounds newborn kittens make, not doubt as they snuggle up to their mother for suckling and warmth. As they mature, their purr becomes more complex. While young cats tend to purr in monotone, adults are capable of reaching two or three notes and sometimes as many as five. Purring can go on for hours without a break, even while a cat is eating or sleeping. In fact, it has been suggested that the purr is nothing more than for of snore. However the purr sounds better in my opinion. Often, purring cats drool as well. The combination of salivation, purring and paw kneading in an adult cat may indicate a temporary regression to feeding time in kitten hood.
What is the purpose of the purr? It may not have one. I thing the purr is the sound of the motor that runs the cat.
It was once believed that the big cats did not purr, but experts have discovered that wild members of the felis genus, which includes bobcats, cougars, and lynxes, can purr like domestic cats. members of the genus s lions, tiger, leopard, panthers, and jaguars can purr. However with outward breaths unlike domestic cats, who can purr while inhaling and exhaling. The difference may be a matter of throat construstion? Will not be getting to close to find out.
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