You must have heard the cat owner snoring more than once. We can often hear it making a continuous "purring, purring" sound. So why do cats snore?

How cats purr

From a medical perspective, the skeleton of the cat's throat is composed of thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage. The laryngeal cavity is divided into 3 parts, the upper part is the laryngeal vestibule, and the trailing edge is the false vocal cords. The cavity between the false and true vocal cords is the second part of the laryngeal cavity. The third part is the cavity between the vocal cords and the cartilage ring, which is very narrow. A cat's purr is made when the falsetto cord vibrates and resonates through the throat cavity.

Causes of cat purring

1. Feel safe, comfortable and happy

A sleeping cat doesn't snore. Cats will not snore when they are playing, when they are nervous, or when they are really asleep. They purr lightly only when they feel satisfied or feel relaxed and happy lying in their owner's arms. Therefore, generally cats will snore when enjoying the caress of their owners, and they will also snore when stepping on milk.

2. When seeking help or asking for help

Friends who have helped cats deliver babies know that cats will snore non-stop when they are giving birth to their babies. At this time she did not feel relaxed and happy, but felt exhausted. Therefore, cats will also snore appropriately when they need help. In this case, it is best to check what help the cat needs and help your pet get through the difficulties.

3. Suffering from respiratory diseases

Cats also purr a little differently than usual. If a cat snores continuously while sleeping, it may be that the cat’s respiratory tract is infected with a virus. Dear scavengers, you must pay attention to the condition of your cat. If your cat purrs like this when sleeping several times in a row and lasts for a long time, it is recommended to take the cat to the hospital for a check-up, which will make you feel more at ease.

Benefits of Cat Snoring

Cats can conserve energy by resting and sleeping for long periods of time, and purring may be a very "low-carb" way to stimulate bones and muscles. Some people also believe that when a cat snores, the brain secretes hormones that have a similar effect to painkillers to relax the cat's body. Therefore, cats’ purring may have wonderful functions in promoting bone development, helping recovery from bone injuries, and relieving pain.

In fact, for cat owners, no matter what the truth behind a cat’s purring is, they still choose to believe that a cat’s purring is an expression of love. However, we have no chance to learn the unique purring sound of cats. We can only "learn to meow and meow together!"