Do cats purr during discomfort? ?

Question

Do cats purr during discomfort? ?

Answer 1

sometimes. But usually not.

Answer 2

Heck no, mine only purrs when its enjoying the long rubbing downs i give it, or when i allow him to sleep next to or on top of me, or when it is rubbing up against me

Answer 3

Cats typically purr when they are content, and so we normally associate the act of purring with a happy cat. For example, some cats will begin purring if you just direct a glance their way for long enough. Others take a little bit of scratching or talking to, and then there it is.

It should be noted, however, that cats also purr when they are distressed, or in pain. Female cats will purr while giving birth, presumably to act as a beacon for the blind and deaf kittens that she is bringing into the world. Perhaps it is to comfort herself as well.

And that may be one part of the answer to the question, why do cats purr? It is soothing, and makes the cat, and others around her, feel good.  

Answer 4

Cats purr when they are content/happy, it is involuntary and they can't control it.

Answer 5

Absolutely! Cats purr when they are content/happy, yes, but cats also purr when hurt or injured! I can't remember why exactly, I think it had to do with the vibrations in their bones that helped "rejuvenate" them or something...sorry, but the answer is yes, they do.

Answer 6

it depends on the cat.  one cat i had never purred unless she was happy, the other will purr whether we're petting her or swinging her around by the tail (little sister did it) and another doesnt purr at all.  

Answer 7

Yes, cats usually purr as a sign of contentment, but they also purr when they are in pain. Some cats purr when they are in labor.

Answer 8

no they purr when they are happy...

Answer 9

Cats purr when they're happy ^_^

Answer 10

Cats purr under a variety of circumstances.  I have only seen mine purr when they are happy, but there are many articles out there that describe cats purring when sick, dying, or traumatized.

Answer 11

No, usually they only purr when they are happy and comfortable.

Answer 12

Cats pur for 3 reasons

1. They are uncomfortable

2. When they are comfortable

3. When they want to show there love.