Cats purr when they're happy... but did you know they also purr when they feel threatened, scared, or even sick? If you have a cat, you may notice they purr when they go to the vet. This is an example when your cat feels scared. Mother cats also purr, to teach their kittens, to keep them warm and to communicate.

When a cat purrs, it starts in their head. Depending on what the situation is, they get signals from their mind telling them how they feel, whether its happy or scared. Then, they're body starts vibrating, or purring.

Did you know that cats that can roar (like lions, tigers, etc.) can't purr? And cats that can purr can't roar. This is because they have to choose between purring and roaring, it's the same situation.

Cats may also purr to try and communicate with you. Chance are, when you're giving your cat a treat, or it wants a treat, it will start purring.

When a cat is stressed, for example, it wants to be left alone, it may start purring. So if you see your cat relaxing in the sun, and then you come over, and your cat starts purring, make sure they're okay with you picking them up.

Purring is also a way for cats to greet each other. They may purr for a couple seconds, kind of like how humans say "Hello" or they shake hands.

Purring is a coping method for cats too! Kind of like when you stub your toe, you hop on one foot while holding your toe. Or if you bonk your head, you push it into a pillow. Or simply, when you say 'ow'. Cats purr when they are hurt to help them feel better.

Anyways, that's all we've got for now. Stay tuned for more news, coming your way!

Sources:

https://insider.com

https://treehugger.com