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When it comes to knowing why cats purr, people offer up a number of different opinions. In most cases when people hear a cat purring they will automatically assume that this is because the cat is content. Certainly anyone who has the opportunity to allow a purring cat to sit on their lap will find the sound and the vibrations of it extremely comforting.

But what you may not realise is that there are other reasons why cats like to purr and below we take a look at just what these are. When it comes to cats purring they are able to do so from day two of their lives. The amazing thing is, when a kitten is feeding they are actually able to purr at the same time. But when feeding, it is completely impossible for them to meow as well. As with all sounds that cats make, when they purr it is because they are trying to communicate with others. It is not just the domestic cats that can purr, either. A number of the larger wild cats such as mountain lions and pumas also have the ability to purr as well

Kittens are notoriously playful and spend a great deal of their time purring and seeking affection and attention. They are also very clever and may even use their purr to distract you before they pounce.

As a cat matures, the reason they purr changes. When the cat becomes older they may purr to indicate that they are happy or content with their lives. However, this is not always the case as sometimes a cat may make this noise if they are extremely frightened of something or if they are not very well. In fact, when it comes to these cats (including the feral types) they may purr to show that they submit or will not act aggressively towards others.

Also you may find that when a female is giving birth to a litter of kittens she may purr as they are being delivered. They may use this as a way of helping them to relieve some of the tension and pain they are feeling. Plus it may also provide them with reassurance and comfort. When it comes to cats purring, studies carried out have shown that it is quite common for those cats who are close to death to begin to purr as well. They feel that this type of purring is helping to create a more euphoric state in the animal or is as a result of the anxiety they are feeling.

Recent theories suggest that when cats release endorphins (also found in humans), they start to purr. Endorphins are released both when the cat is happy and when the cat is in pain, making it difficult to determine the precise reason a cat may be purring.

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