Cats purr in a variety of ways, sometimes even disturbing the owner’s sleep. Mild purring is normal, but if it is too loud, it should be noticed.
When a cat sleeps, its muscles relax and airflow may be blocked during breathing, causing the throat to vibrate and produce snoring.
Especially those cat breeds with short nasal passages, such as Garfield, snoring is almost inevitable.
Some pet owners overindulge their cats, causing them to become overweight. Obese cats may have an enlarged soft palate, which triggers purring when their throat relaxes and their breathing is impeded when they are asleep.
Persistent abnormal purring may indicate certain health problems which, if left untreated, may affect metabolism and cardiorespiratory function. For obese cats, their food intake should be controlled and they should be encouraged to exercise more. If the symptoms of purring do not improve, the cat should be taken to the hospital in time.
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