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Why do kittens always purr?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
Kittens always purring may be caused by happy mood, vibration of false vocal cords, respiratory obstruction, intestinal disease, etc. First of all, if it is caused by a happy mood and vibration of the false vocal cords, then the purring sound is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. If the sound is abnormal, it is considered to be caused by other diseases, and it is also accompanied by discomfort reactions such as difficulty breathing and stomach pain. It is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular hospital for treatment in time to find out the cause and treat it.

1. Happy mood

If the kitten is in a happy mood, it will run around and purr. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require medication.

2. False vocal cords vibrate

Kittens generally have false vocal cords and true vocal cords. If the body is in a relaxed state at this time and the spirit is too excited, the false vocal cords will vibrate. The resulting grunting sound is normal and does not require special treatment.

3. Respiratory obstruction

It may be caused by bronchitis and asthma. High respiratory obstruction causes symptoms such as difficulty breathing and swallowing. It will increase the respiratory rate during sleep, causing For snoring sounds, you need to take antibiotics and corticosteroids as directed by your doctor. When breathing abnormalities occur, you need to perform the Heimlich maneuver in time.

4. Intestinal diseases

Intestinal diseases include functional indigestion, gastritis, enteritis, etc. The disease will affect the normal digestion and excretion of food, causing food to accumulate in the stomach. In the intestines, the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis will also change, causing a gurgling sound in the abdomen. You can take medications to promote digestion and antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor.