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Purring only means a cat is happy. True or false, per International Cat Care?

Purring appears in many contexts, not just happiness.

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  1. False, it is used in many contexts ✔
  2. True, purring always means joy
  3. True, only when eating

Why: International Cat Care says purring is used in a wide variety of contexts and forms. Kittens may purr when nursing, and later it's often a greeting or used during allogrooming.

Huh, didn't know that: A mother cat may also purr to reassure her kittens.

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Knock, knock. Who's there? Purr. Purr who? Purrfect, that's who!
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Answer: False, it is used in many contexts. International Cat Care says purring is used in a wide variety of contexts and forms. Kittens may purr when nursing, and later it's often a greeting or used during allogrooming.

  1. International Cat Care, Cat communication icatcare.org/articles/cat-communication
    This includes purring, which is used in a wide variety of contexts and a variety of forms.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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