Why Do Cats Purr?

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6. Pain Relief

All animals feel pain; cats are no exception. Many cats are also quite adventurous, especially when they are out, and are bound to get into the odd scrape every now and then. It may be that they have fallen from a height when climbing, got into a fight with another cat, or even had an unpleasant encounter with a dog.

It is thought that one way that cats relieve themselves of pain is by purring. While it obviously won’t relieve them completely, it can at least help to take the edge off and make their injuries more comfortable while they heal. Bear in mind that if your kitty is in a great deal of pain then you really should take them to a vet.

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