The Purrfectly Complex Feline Debunking the Myth of Happy PurrsAs any cat enthusiast...

The Purrfectly Complex Feline
Debunking the Myth of Happy
PurrsAs any cat enthusiast
knows cats are notorious for
their adorable purrs But have
you ever stopped to think
about what these soothing
sounds might actually mean You
may be surprised to learn that
purring doesnt always equal
happiness In fact its not
uncommon for cats to purr
loudly when theyre feeling
distressed or in painAs a cat
owner myself Ive had my fair
share of puzzling over the
meaning behind my feline
friends vocalizations Thats
why Im here to set the record
straight and debunk the myth
that purrs always equal
blissLivid Cats The Other Side
of PurringLets face it cats
can be pretty finicky
creatures And when theyre
feeling livid thats angry for
you noncat people theyll often
let out a loud drawnout purr
to express their discontent
This behavior is often
misinterpreted as a sign that
the cat is happy or content
but in reality its just a way
for them to cope with stress
anxiety or discomfortFor
instance imagine your cat has
just been forced into a
carrier and whisked away to
the vets office You might
think theyre purring because
theyre excited for their
checkup ha but in reality
theyre probably feeling pretty
stressed out about the whole
ordeal The purr is just their
way of selfsoothing amidst the
chaosPain and Purrs A
Surprising ConnectionCats are
notoriously stoic creatures
and they often wont show
obvious signs of pain or
distress But that doesnt mean
theyre not feeling it When a
cat is in pain whether its
from an injury dental issue or
other health problem they may
resort to purring as a way to
cope with their discomfortIn
fact some studies have shown
that cats will purr more
frequently when theyre
experiencing pain or anxiety
likely because the act of
purring helps them relax and
release tension So if you
notice your cat is purring
loudly or persistently its
possible theyre actually
feeling pretty miserableThe
Bottom Line Purring Isnt
Always HappyAs much as we love
hearing our cats purr its
essential to recognize that
this behavior isnt always a
sign of happiness By paying
attention to the tone volume
and context of your cats purrs
you can get a better sense of
what theyre really feelingSo
next time you catch your cat
purring away take a moment to
consider whether they might be
feeling livid stressed or in
pain instead of just happy
Your feline friend will
appreciate the extra attention
and who knows you might even
learn something new about
their fascinating behavior

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.