what makes the purring sound that cats do?

Oddly enough, this is one of those things scientists have not been able to pinpoint specifically.

The vibration of the cat’s vocal chords causes this sound, a fast twitching of muscles in the larynx, but the exact mechanics of the process are still in question.

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good answer

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Also still in question is whether or not cats purr only when they are content. Some cats have been observed purring when they are frightened or angry ! Are cats not wonderfully mysterious creatures ?

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true

By: TIPPER   150

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you must do a lot of researching or is EXTREMELY smart.

By: KitKat   462

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good from where did you get it

By: kittykit   54

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That's a good answer.

By: kittykatsrule   245

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yes good andswer

By: Roxygirl001   45

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does anyone know?

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nobody ever found out yet

By: TIPPER   150

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I did

By: Roxygirl001   45

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actually i think tat cats purr coz they r comfortable wi us n they r happy.
jus try it by rubbing the neck of ur cat n u can notice tat she/he will purr coz she likes her neck being tickled……….try it now………………she/he will 99.5% purr

Actually,as said above,my cat purrs when she’s comforatable and when you rub her under the chin.I don’t know what actually triggers the purr,but it does happen when they are comforatable and happy.

its how they show ther happy affection.it seems to me they breath and the toung vibrates im guessing.

Its usally because your cat is happy or wants your attention.my four cats do that.

cats purr to signal that they are comfutable, hungrey, or in pain.
There mother or owner can help me,they think.
Sicnce(sorry for bad spelling)tests cant yet figure out how they do it. But not only house cats can do it.Bobcats, Cheetahs, Eurasian Lynx and puma can purr.
I hope that helped you alot!!!

meow

not one person ever found out yet.

cats purr to tell their mother they have enough milk ,purring is when the blood vessel start shaking
that u can feel it they also purr when they feel safe by their owner

thank you people!

that is a very difficult question. im sorry but i dont have an answer. if you dont get what you need then ask a vet.

i know…cats purr to let u know that they like what u r doing…cats can purr but lions,mountain lions,panthers,cheetas,leperds,and pumas cant purr…weird hah…house cats r the only cats that can purr…now did any of u kow that!!!!!!!!well i have known that since i waz 5!!!!!!!!

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Actually cats domesticated cats are not the only cats that can purr. Bobcats, Cheetahs, Eurasian Lynx and puma can purr. I know that because my sister and I are cat experts!

By: Mewlixkin   21

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its the vibration in there vocal cords i think. i agree with cheeqz.

They go somewhere back inside your throat. They have vocal cords which vibrate to make that purring sound.

When kittens purr it is just like talking. Some scientists say that when a kitten or cat purrs it is like its telling its mother that it is ok. Some people also say that it is a way of expressing pain. Kittens purr by using their vocal cords. It is just another way of talking for them. Some cats don’t purr. Domesticated cats are the main species of cats that purr. But some cats like bobcats do purr. My personal opinion on that is that bobcats are smaller and not a fierce as lions and tigers. Kittens and cats also use their vocal cords by meowing. And there are propbably many more.
Well, I hope that was helpful!

thanks everyone for your answers!!!!!

cats purr to comacate with other cats

i dont no do u

It comes from the vocal cords. It could mean affection or irritation.

Happy! the sound comes from there thoart!

They purr when they are angry at u

Scientists don’t know surely,but they guess it’s caused by mucles reacting in acat’s throat.

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Very true!

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My cat is one of the few who not only purrs when happy, but when terrified too. A friend came over the other day, brought her dog over and scared my cat.