PET TALK

with The Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright

Vet Peter Wright works at Skeldale Veterinary Centre, the original James Herriot practice in Thirsk, North yorkshire, and he also appears in This Week on The Farm on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 5.

Q

Why does my cat purr? A

A cat purring while relaxed suggests they are happy, but at other times a purr could be attention seeking or a way of expressing hunger. They also purr when they are stressed or in pain in order to self soothe, much like a child sucks its thumb. It is believed that cats recover from injury faster than many other species and one theory for this is that purring has a positive healing effect on bones and other body tissue.