1. Under what circumstances do cats snore
Cats usually snore when they feel at ease, comfortable, and in a happy mood. This is something that many cat owners are well aware of. . However, in addition to this common situation, cats will actually purr when they are injured, in pain, or scared. The purring at this time is actually an expression of the cat asking for help. Some people speculate that a cat’s purring is controlled by endorphins in its body. When this hormone is stimulated in a cat, it usually means that the cat is either happy or scared. For example, a cat will purr when it is injured and receiving treatment, or it will also happen when it is frightened.
Among cats, cats with shorter nasal passages are typically good at purring. However, purring is not exclusive to cats. Cheetahs, pumas, lynx and other cats also communicate through purring!
2. What is the special meaning of cats snoring
1. Expression of mood
As mentioned above, cats usually snore when they are happy or scared. Snoring, so a cat’s purring can actually be said to be an expression of mood state, indicating pleasure or fear. Many pet owners should have this experience, that is, when you and your cat are basking in the sun and petting it, you will usually hear the cat purring out of comfort. In addition, when cats are being treated for injuries or diseases, they may be afraid of the environment and their own diseases, so they may purr to regulate their emotions and calm themselves down, or it may be a way for cats to seek help.
2. Communication performance
Usually kittens and female cats will also purr when they are together. This is actually a manifestation of communication between cats. Kittens will purr through to express to the female cat that everything is fine.
3. Express friendliness
When cats meet a new partner, they tend to sniff the other person’s scent cautiously to get familiar with the other person. After they become familiar with each other, they often lick each other The fur comes to express the close relationship between them. In addition, they often rub their heads and bodies against each other to express friendship. Of course, snoring is also indispensable. Snoring is one of the ways of communication between cats. If it is done with good intentions, the purring will often be very natural.
4. Express comfort
In addition to snoring to calm down when it is sick and scared, a cat will also snore when its companion is injured. Purring to help comfort the other person and relieve its pain.
What owners can also learn is that when cats close their eyes and snore, they are actually just taking a nap! Because cats don’t snore when they are playing or when they are really asleep. Also, if you, the owner, find that your cat purrs no matter what the situation is, and the purr is low and hoarse, you need to be vigilant and send it to the hospital for examination.
Dr. Claw’s summary: In short, cats snore is usually a way to communicate and express emotions, and it is also a method of self-healing. However, if the cat snores at any time, your owner Be careful if it suffers from respiratory diseases.