This Is The Real Reason Cats Purr, And It Isn't Just Happiness

That gentle rumble might be doing something you'd never guess.

A purring cat isn't always a happy cat, sometimes it's a cat soothing itself through pain or stress.

Cats purr when content, but also when injured, frightened, or even in their final moments.

The frequency of a purr sits in a range some researchers link to healing and easing discomfort.

So that soft engine on your lap might be comfort, medicine, and a request for care all at once.