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⍰ ASK Is Your Cat's Purring Always a Good Sign?

People love to believe that a purring cat is straight-up writing them a love song—little feline balladeer, humming away on your lap. But, plot twist: cats are way more complicated than that. Imagine if humans purred whenever they felt...well, anything. That’s cats for you. Sometimes the purr means “life is good, keep the chin rubs coming,” but other times it’s more like, “I’m stressed, I’m confused, and I might throw up in your shoe later.”

I swear, living with cats is like trying to decode cryptic messages from tiny, furry aliens. One minute, my cat’s loafed out in a sunbeam, purring so hard I’m surprised the furniture doesn’t vibrate. Next thing I know, she’s at the vet, shaking and purring at the same time—like her body can’t decide if it’s a car engine or a panic attack. The drama!

Honestly, the art of understanding cats is all about context. If your cat’s hiding behind the couch and purring, that’s not the “playlist of happiness” purr. That’s the “do not disturb, existential crisis in progress” purr. But if she’s stretched out, eyes droopy, maybe throwing in a lazy head-butt or two? That’s pure, unfiltered feline joy. You get to know the difference after a while, like how you learn your best friend’s secret code for “I want another slice of pizza.”

Here’s the deal: purrs are not one-size-fits-all. They’re like jazz—full of improvisation, mood swings, and secret messages. Ever catch your cat purring at the weirdest possible moment and just think, “Alright, what’s your deal, whiskers?” Welcome to the wild world of cat communication, where nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
 
I've had cats long enough to understand that purring is their emotional jazz, which can be either smooth or chaotic at times. Before I saw my cat purring at the veterinarian, obviously scared, I assumed it always meant happiness. I realized then that purring is a coping strategy and a self-soothing tool in addition to being a "love you" signal. I pay closer attention to her body language now. If she's curled up, purring, and her eyes half closed? Happiness. But what if she's still humming while hiding? There is a problem. I've developed the ability to see past purrs. It's amazing how a sound so reassuring can evoke such a wide variety of intricate emotions.
 
Before I witnessed my cat purring while hiding beneath the bed during a thunderstorm, I assumed it was just a way of saying "I love you." I realized then that purring is a whole emotional language, not just a cutesy thing. She purrs when she's calm in my lap and when she's obviously nervous at the veterinarian. She seems to have an innate coping strategy that also functions as affection. I now always consider the reason behind the purr. Is she comfortable? Feeling anxious? Are you planning something? I kind of enjoy the mystery of living with her; it's like deciphering feline Morse code.
 

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