They are stimulated by touch.They purr for happiness and when in pain too.

It is also a sign that the cat is in pain, stop hugging it!

Purring isn't just a happy sound. Injured cats purr, and the low frequency soundwaves are actually found to promote healing. Domesticated cats learn to use purring as a social cue. They don't typically do so in the wild. You should interpret it more like "I'm glad you're here." than "I'm happy with exactly what you're doing."

Purring doesn't necessarily mean "I'm happy" it's more like "I'm not under threat." Cats in pain still purr.

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Tom

Tom asked in Pets Cats · 1 month ago

Why does my cat purr even if he didn't like me hugging him?

Is he gay for me?

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Anonymous
1 month ago
They are stimulated by touch.They purr for happiness and when in pain too.
pamela
1 month ago
It is also a sign that the cat is in pain, stop hugging it!
Entropy
Lv 7
1 month ago
Purring isn't just a happy sound. Injured cats purr, and the low frequency soundwaves are actually found to promote healing. Domesticated cats learn to use purring as a social cue. They don't typically do so in the wild. You should interpret it more like "I'm glad you're here." than "I'm happy with exactly what you're doing."
Anonymous
1 month ago
Purring doesn't necessarily mean "I'm happy" it's more like "I'm not under threat." Cats in pain still purr.

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