Why do cats purr? - New Scientist
Cats often purr when humans stroke them, leading to an association between purring and pleasure. Observed feline behaviour suggests they may also be trying to encourage further interaction, as if ...
Why Does My Cat's Purr Sound Crackly? Expert Answers on Cat …
At its heart, we still don't know the exact mechanism of a purr. So in saying that, a change in a purr seems to involve the caudal oral nasopharynx area. What I'd say are possible causes are: 1) Laryngeal alterations. If there is some slight variation to this tissue, that could alter the sound of a …
Why Does My Cat Cough When Purring? Expert Answers & Solutions
Customer: My cat coughs when she purrs. It only happens when purring and otherwise she seems normal. Took her to the vet last week and they said all was fine. Heart and breathing sounded normal. Normal temperature. I'm wondering what it could be because it only happens during purring? Veterinarian's Assistant: I'll do all I can to help. Cats ...
Cat Health: Understanding Loud Rattly Purr and Occasional Cough
My 11 y/o calico cat has always had a silent meow and a very loud purr. In last 6 mos her purring seems to be causing. Practicing small animal medicine since 2004 with 15 years in feline rescue. My 8-year-old cat, Aurora, has had a strange, phlemy, gurgly sounding purr for about a year now.
My cat is 16 1/2 years old, and in the last few months, his purr has ...
Customer: My cat is 16 1/2 years old, and in the last few months, his purr has not only gotten more "guttural" (instead of his chest, it feels like it's coming from his stomach), but he kinda gags and swallows many times, sticking his neck out as though to keep from getting sick. He starts to purr when he jumps on our laps, so he seems happy ...
Why Does My Cat's Purr Sound Gurgly? Expert Answers & Advice
CriticalCareVet : Thank you for your reply! Although allergies can cause these signs as well as a common cat cold (feline upper respiratory infection) - based on the time this has been going on - I would put both of those lower on my differential cause list. As I read your post, in a middle aged cat with chronic signs (6 months) the one process ...
Why Has My Cat's Purr Changed? Expert Answers to Common …
Some of the most common causes are: * Beginning of an upper respiratory infection. * Tonsillitis - Often in cats this is due to bacterial infection as a result of dental disease. Click here for additional information. * Injury to the throat due to something he ate outside. * Something stuck in the throat.
My cat is purring. She was at the vet on Tuesday for not eating, …
Customer: My cat is purring. She was at the vet on Tuesday for not eating, they found no kidney or liver disease, blood tests, x-rays showed no masses, no FIP no feline disease. She was wormed. given IM antibotic and a complete physical. Since the, she has thrown-up foam 2-3 times daily . Just lies around and purrs,still not eating.
Zoologger: Musical spider purrs like a cat to attract mates
May 21, 2015 · Zoologger: Musical spider purrs like a cat to attract mates. With a sound like a wad of money being quietly thumbed, it’s hardly a Handel aria. But for the purring wolf spider, it’s music. For ...
Why Does My Cat Gag or Dry Heave When Purring Loudly
Hello, I'm Dr. Bob. there are two common causes to the behavior your cat is showing, hairballs and polyps in his throat. You can treat him for hairballs by giving him a one inch strip of a mineral oil based hairball remedy twice daily for five days. If he likes it, he'll lick it off your finger, if not, streak in into the fur inside his front ...