Why does a cat purr?
Usually, a cat purrs because it is content. A mother cat purrs to let her kittens know she is nearby, and kittens purr in response to their mother’s grooming. Older kittens purr to entice adults to play. Some adults will purr to show an aggressor that they are non-threatening. Take note, however, that some cats will purr when frightened or in pain. By the way, no one has yet to discover how a cat purrs. Why does a cat sometimes scratch the floor as though he is trying to bury his food dish? It may be a holdover of the wild trait of burying food for later. Or, it may be that he is trying to tell you that the food is not to his liking. Why does a cat attack human’s ankles? Kitten play always involves mock battles, with surprise attacks, pounces, and leaps. The kitty is basically trying to play, as he would with another cat. Direct him to less painful game play – chasing balls, cords, and so on. Why are some people allergic to cats? It’s not the cat’s fur that causes allergies. It’s a pro
