You might be relaxing with your pet, gently stroking their fur, and suddenly wonder, " Why doesn't my cat purr? " For many cat owners, the absence of that familiar vibration is surprising, especially when everything else about their kitty seems perfectly normal.

Not all cats purr. Some cats simply prefer to express affection and calm in other ways. If your cat doesn't purr, it doesn't automatically mean they are unhappy, unwell, or lacking in affection.

How Purring Works

Cats purr by rhythmically twitching the muscles in their throat and around the vocal cords. These vibrations create the gentle sound we associate with contentment.

Newborn kittens start purring within a few days of birth and will purr while nursing, signaling to their mother that they are safe and content. This can h

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