猫が喉を鳴らす理由はこれだ！ | 猫の豆知識

猫が喉を鳴らす理由はこれだ！ | 猫の豆知識

Do you ever notice how your cat starts purring the second that you walk into the room? Or sometimes for absolutely no reason at all? Well, Chip does this constantly. He’ll be halfway through licking his sister, give me that smug look with his little root beer colored fur shining in the sun and then start the engine. No warning, just instant purr mode. So, why do cats purr? Is it happiness? Is it something deeper? Well, let’s talk about it. Most people assume that cats purr when they’re content, which yeah, that’s partially true. A cozy nap, a good chin scratch, or round of what we call the bongos to his little tailless backside. They’re all solid purring situations for my minkx boy. But here’s where it gets interesting. Cats don’t only purr when they’re happy. They also purr when they’re nervous or hurt or even unaling. That’s right. The same sound that we associate with relaxation might also be your cat’s built-in survival system. So, what’s actually happening? Well, cats create that low rumble by contracting and relaxing muscles in their larynx, which is their voice box, about 25 to 150 times per second. That’s honestly really crazy. And that vibration causes the air in their vocal cords to flutter like a mini motor inside their throat. And what’s wild is scientists don’t really fully understand how cats even manage to keep it going while both breathing in and out. They’re literally purring machines with no off switch. Now, here’s where things get really cool. Some studies suggest that the frequency of a cat’s purr, which is around 25 to 50 hertz, can actually help promote healing. I’ve heard this a lot before. bone growth, pain relief, wound recovery, they can all be linked to vibration frequencies in that same range. So, when Chip curls up next to me after one of his little honory episodes, like knocking over another plant or ambushing poor Biscuit, and starts purring, it might not just be his way of saying sorry. It might be his own version of vibrational therapy. And then there’s the communication side. Kittens start purring when they’re just a few days old, letting their mama know, “Hey, I’m okay.” while nursing. Adult cats sometimes purr to tell us, “Hey, I’m okay.” But also, “Maybe feed me.” There’s even something called the solicitation purr, a slightly higher pitched one that cats use to get our attention. And if you’ve ever heard Chips’s version of it, you know, it’s basically just the sound of manipulation wrapped in his cuteness. So, next time that your cat is purring, pay attention. Are they relaxed? Are they anxious? Are they trying to get something from you? Either way, it’s one of the most fascinating sounds in the animal world. A mix of emotion, healing, and mystery. Either way, it’s one of the most fascinating sounds in the animal world. A mix of emotion and healing and mystery that honestly scientists still haven’t totally cracked. And if your cat’s anything like our root beer colored chip, well, sometimes he’s just doing it because he can. All right. Now, I am curious. When does your cat purr the most? Drop it in the comments. Because if your cat’s anything like Chip, well, there’s probably a story behind it.

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