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Figarosmom

(12,810 posts)
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 02:32 AM Apr 20

Cats have different purrs for different purposes

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Different Types of Cat Purrs: Vet-Reviewed Sounds & Science Explanation (With Videos) - Catster https://share.google/qltsl56X1hwWSX8e0

Who can resist the sweet, rhythmic sounds of cats’ meows? There may be nothing more soothing on earth than snuggling close to a happily purring cat. Purring is deeply connected with being a cat, and it has several functions and purposes.

Cats purr because they’re incredibly happy, but they can also do so due to stress or to ask for things. Keep reading to learn more about the types of purrs cats produce and discover how to tell the difference between a purr that means give me love and one designed to motivate you to head to the kitchen and dish out tasty food.


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Cats have different purrs for different purposes (Original Post) Figarosmom Apr 20 OP
interesting Skittles Apr 20 #1

Skittles

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1. interesting
Mon Apr 20, 2026, 06:06 PM
Apr 20

I remember coming home from working the night shift and noticing my cat's face seemed very swollen and he felt super warm - yet he was purring up a storm. I took him to an emergency vet, turned out he had some kind of serious infection, an abscess had to be drained. I was surprised about the purring but the vet told me cats do that sometimes if they are stressed or in pain.

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