🐱Why do cats purr? Let us find out.

🐱A happy cat can purr, even as it eats.

🐱A kitten may purr as it drinks its mother's milk.

👩A mother cat purrs to her kittens.

🐱It is thought to help them feel calm.

🐱A happy cat may knead. It presses its paws on soft things.

🐱A cat with its tail up is usually friendly.

🐱Cats rub their faces on things. They leave their scent there.

🐱A cat can purr when hurt, hungry or nervous.

🐱A purr does not always mean a happy cat.

Words to know

• purr: soft cat hum
• knead: press with paws
• calm: not upset
• scent: smell