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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 27, 2023 20:18:57 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-11-25-cat-purringStory at-a-glance It was long believed that cat purrs were unlike other forms of vocalizations, requiring cyclical contraction in the vocal folds along with neural input from the brain But the cat larynx, or "voice box," produces purring sounds without any cyclical neural input, according to a University of Vienna study A special mass of tissue, or pad, in cats' vocal folds may be responsible for the soothing, low-frequency sound of your cat's purr Purrs may be produced in a similar way to humans' deep, creaky voice, or "vocal fry" While humans often associate the soothing sound of a cat's purr as a sign that their cat is content, cats also purr when they're injured or frightened, and to self-soothe, while they're in shelters and at the vet My notes: I'm not sure how they can compare it to snoring. Snoring for humans is when something may be physically wrong. Purring can be when they are content or as above, self-soothe.
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Post by demonskeith on Dec 2, 2023 3:33:57 GMT -5
I love it when cats purr, it is usually a pleasing sound and really calms me. However it is done, I'm glad cats can do it.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 2, 2023 20:18:16 GMT -5
I love it when cats purr, it is usually a pleasing sound and really calms me. However it is done, I'm glad cats can do it. I agree! I call them my little purrboxes! Sometimes I just shut my eyes & just listen to it.
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Post by Bob on Dec 3, 2023 19:55:20 GMT -5
Purring is definitely more pleasing to the ears than snoring lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 6, 2023 20:08:43 GMT -5
Purring is definitely more pleasing to the ears than snoring lol Most definitely lol
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