A cat's purr is a low-frequency vibrato produced by vibrations in the laryngeal muscles, which can be produced continuously during inhalation and exhalation, unlike a cat's meow. A cat's purr has a variety of meanings and functions, and here are some things to know about a cat's purr, I hope it will help you. A cat's purr can express different emotions and needs such as satisfaction, comfort, pleasure, coquettishness, hunger, pain, nervousness, fear, etc.
A cat's purr can help cats socialize with people or other cats, increasing feelings of intimacy and trust. A cat's purr can also be used to soothe itself and relieve stress and discomfort. The purr of cats can be beneficial to the physical health of cats and people, because the frequency of the purr of cats is between 25-150 Hz, and the sound waves of this range can promote the growth and repair of bones, muscles, tendons, joints, wounds, relieve pain, eliminate swelling, **dyspnea, etc. A cat's purr can also lower a person's blood pressure, improve heart health, relieve stress, relax the mood, promote sleep, etc.
A cat's purr is a sound unique to felines, but not all cats purr. In general, purring felines cannot growl, whereas growling cats do not. This is because the Adam's apple of cats has a different structure that affects their ability to make sounds. In addition to cats, there are a few other animals that make similar purr noises, such as hyenas, guinea pigs, raccoons, civets, mongooses, etc.
To sum up, the purr of a cat is a complex and magical sound, which can reflect the psychological state of the cat, enhance the cat's social relationship, improve the cat's physical fitness, and even have benefits for people's health. Of course, these effects also depend on the individual differences of the cat, the volume, frequency, rhythm, duration and other factors of the purr. Therefore, knowing a cat's purr can help us better understand and care for our cat's needs and feelings.