Why Do Cats Purr?

Very broadly, cats purr for the following reasons:

1. To express contentment
2. As a distress signal during painful or frightening situations
3. To convey non-aggression
4. To comfort, calm, and heal themselves and others

This article explores these and other incentives for purring in more detail below. In the typical household with cats who are well cared-for and properly adored, the majority of purrs are for pleasure—and it's a wonderful, enchanting sound.

When Do Cats Start Purring?

Kittens emit their first purr when a few days old, and then purr for the rest their lives, when the appropriate circumstances arise.

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