Have You Ever Wondered Why House Kittens Purr
Do you know of anything more cute than a cat purring? We all know the feeling of lying in bed or on the sofa with a purring cat, listening to this deep, soothing vibration.
A baby cat is able to purr already on the second day of life, and he often purrs while nursing. The mother purrs back. Not only cats purr: most felines do. And contrary to what we think, it is not only an expression of wellbeing. Cats often purr under stress, for example, mothers often purr while giving birth, when they feel pain. Did you know that purring cures? It has been scientifically proven that sounds in the frequency range of purring (between 25 and 150 Hertz) are good for the bone density and can hasten the healing of wounds in bones and muscles. We all know that cats spend a lot of time lying and sleeping, which does not stimulate the bones and muscles enough for a good posture control: purring is a way to keep their muscles and bones healthy without having to exercise too much. Purring is thus a self-healing procedure and helps them stay in perfect shape.
Many experts think that domestic cats have been selected for their cute features over the centuries, and that cats who purr a lot were considered cuter and thus selected over the others. It is true that domestic cats purr a lot more often than wild cats, it could be seen as an immature behavior they kept from the times when they were kittens. The adult domestic cats tend to behave more like a kitten than the adult wild cats, for example, they press their paws on the ground more while eating : this is a gesture kittens do on their mother’s breasts while nursing, to encourage the milk to come out.
But what about all these cats that purr in moments of pain, while they are sick or giving birth? Researc shows that purring is used as a self-defense apparatus, a sort of smile in tough times. Cats try to comfort themselves and calm down by creating these nice vibrations. It also works on humans: try lying next to a purring cat when you are feeling down or stressed out. It works magically.
Purring is like a medication, a mental technique to relax or feel better, a way to keep yourself in good shape and also a way to express pleasure and satisfaction in a childish way. The more you make your cat purr, the happier he will be, and maybe the happier you will be, too. So don’t be afraid: pet him a lot!
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