It would be easier to ask why humans don’t purr. Purring is one of the mysterious things cats do, and it has a lot to do with feline physiology. Learning more about this makes us realize what a better deal cats got from nature.

Let’s take the mother wild cat as an example. Since her kittens are blind and deaf, they have to search for their mother (as well as the milk bar). It’s lucky that a 2-day-old baby can figure out where the milk is when it’s warm and vibrating. When a kitten is 2 days old, this is the time when she begins to purr. This can work to the benefit of the mother, because she will know the whereabouts of the kitten from her. In case there’s danger somewhere, Mom’s bright eyes can stay fixed on danger, and when she feels the furballs vibrating against her body, she’ll know everyone is safe and sound.

This can be compared to chicks and ducklings. Its continuous piping easily captures the attention of passing foxes (and even passing cats). If you want to stay connected with your contacts, but not be heard, you usually set your phone to vibrate.

The bond between mother and child is memorable moments for both of them, which is probably why cats purr whenever they feel satisfied, just like when they do the same kneading motion with their front paws that they used to do to get their mother’s milk. . It’s no coincidence that they do this whenever humans pet them like the mother tongue did when they were young.

However, cats don’t just purr when they feel happy. They also purr when they feel strong emotions that do not carry adrenaline. They purr whenever they are frustrated, in pain, or when they are about to die.

After hundreds of years of confusion, scientists have finally managed to put it all together. In essence, an emotionally charged cat receives a reflex from the central nervous system, which in turn sends a message to the voice box muscles (laryngeal muscles) to contract, to a certain extent to vibrate, and the air get in and out. out of the lungs. For this reason, cats purr constantly, whether they are inhaling or exhaling. However, there are cats that are missing or damaged laryngeal muscles, so they cannot purr. No one really knows if purring is voluntary or involuntary.

Cats live long lives even if they are small in size. This is because (as all cat owners reveal) they don’t try too hard. A cat stays well toned and fit because it purrs.

The 25 and 150 Hz frequency aids in bone development, and this is the reason why cats rarely have dysplasia or osteoporotic conditions commonly found in dogs. Also, it is interesting to know that humans living with cats have lower blood pressure. This is certainly not caused by torn curtains or bad grooming habits. Doctors are sure of the benefits associated with cats to allow them to serve as therapy animals in various hospitals.

So why do cats purr? It’s simply because they can, just like cougars, raccoons, and pumas. Humans cannot purr, so it is best to have a cat that purrs. After all, keeping a mountain lion around is not recommended.