Why does the cat purr?

The ability to purr is an amazing feature of all the small members of the cat family. The mumble cat is a peaceful creature that evokes tenderness and relieves stress, which is a symbol of peace and harmony. Have you ever wondered why purring cats? We will tell you about this. First of all, the very principle of this unique property of cats - purring - is of interest. It's all about generating electrical impulses in the cortex of the cat's brain. Transmitted through the central nervous system to the muscles located near the vocal cords, they cause them to contract.

Cats have a special "purring device", which is located between the base of the skull and the base of the tongue and is a connected thin sublingual bones. When the muscles near the vocal cords contract, this causes their vibration and, in turn, resonance in the bones of the "purring apparatus."

The sounds of purring cats emanate from her mouth and nasal cavity, and the vibration extends to the entire body of the animal. Therefore, it seems that to which part of the cat's body do not put the ear - everywhere there is a purring rumbling. Even the heart and lungs of a purring cat can not be heard.

So why purring cats?

The purr principle is understandable, but what exactly triggers the described mechanism? It turns out that cats purr not only with pleasure.   

With the help of purring, the cat maintains its health - purring directly affects the circulatory process, making it more effective.

Calming sounds of purring cat moms have a beneficial effect on small kittens. His "song" cat makes it clear to the kittens that everything is fine and do not have to worry. The response sounds of kittens mean the same thing - a purring kitten is usually healthy and energetic. Also kittens purr when sucking mom's milk.

You can hear a humming when two male cats meet. The muffling dominant cat makes it clear to the subordinate cat that he does not feel any aggression towards him and will not attack.

Satisfaction with life, happiness, satiety and other positive emotions is also the reason why cats are purring. It is this purring expects from its pets the vast majority of owners. The cat purrs when she was stroked or given a tasty morsel from the table, put to bed with her or put her basket near the fireplace. These soft fluffy creatures so little need for happiness!

Much depends on the degree of loudness of cat purring. If the cat purses quietly, then this is usually a request, a request from the owners to do something( feed, pick up, etc.) If the purring sound is loud, it means that the cat is satisfied and expresses thus gratitude.

But not only positive emotions can provoke a cat purr. This animal can make purring sounds and then when experiencing fear or feel the risk of attack. In this case, purring is a demonstration of your defenselessness. A cat says, "Look how small I am, do not offend me!"

Another reason why purring cats is their illness. If the cat is sick or injured, she will purr to calm herself or ask pity from the owners.

That's all the reasons that can provoke a cat purr. The attentive owner in most cases knows for whatever reason his cat purrs - and is always ready to satisfy any of her whims or simply to share with her her little cat's happiness.