There are two main reasons why cats purr in their throats: physiological and pathological. Physiological causes mainly occur in short-nosed cats, such as Garfield cats. This type of cat is prone to purring due to the special structure of its nasal cavity. This is generally normal and pet owners do not need to worry. The pathological cause is mainly considered to be respiratory tract infection, which leads to an increase in tracheal secretions, which in turn causes enhanced breath sounds and a grunting sound. It is usually accompanied by clinical symptoms such as frequent coughing, sneezing, and runny nose.

1. Physiological reasons

1. Feeling comfortable and relaxed

Some cats are born with a purring sound. This is mainly related to the structure of the cat’s respiratory system. It is caused by vibration in the throat. If the cat has always had this condition, consider the normal cause and generally does not require additional treatment. Usually, when a cat is in a comfortable, satisfied, and happy state, the cat will purr when its owner is intimate, sleeping next to the owner, or eating. The owner does not need to worry too much. You can gently stroke the cat at this time to enhance the relationship with the owner.

2. Soothe the kittens

If the mother cat keeps purring after giving birth to kittens, it is because the mother cat tells the kittens to soothe the kittens. The surrounding environment is relatively safe. At this time, it is recommended that the owner feed the female cat some food with high nutritional value so that the female cat can quickly recover its strength and resume milk production.

2. Pathological causes

1. Respiratory tract infection

If the cat only purrs after symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc. If the sound is heard, it is mostly considered to be caused by respiratory infection. Cats purr at this time, mainly to relieve their own pain, just like howling when they are in pain. At this time, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment in time. It is not recommended to continue to observe or feed people with medication, so as not to delay the condition and worsen the disease.