Monday, February 2, 2015
for many pet owners, the humming purr of a squinting cat is the unmistakable signal that their feline is happy and healthy.
In many ways this is true: behaviorists believe the original function of purring was to enable a kitten to tell his mother that "all is well." This often occurs during nursing. A kitten can't meow and nurse at the same time, but can purr and nurse without any problem. The mother often purrs back, reassuring the kitten using this tactile, resonant communication.
