One of the most interesting noises your cat may make is a chuffing sound. Your cat’s chuffing can have a few possible explanations; maybe your cat wants to play or is feeling excited about something.
The following are the five most common reasons for cat chuffing.
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1. Cats Greet Each Other
One of the most common reasons domestic cats chuff is to greet each other, much as their larger relatives do.
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2. Your Cat Might Be Excited
An energetic cat may chuff to beg to play or as a form of communication with other cats to show that they are pleased and eager.
Cats also chuff when they observe insects and birds that they can’t reach.
4. Large Cats Chuff Instead Of Purring
Big cats may chuff when they are happy or when they are wounded and need attention. The same reasons that make your domestic cat purr, can cause a large wild cat to chuff.
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5. Cat Chuffing As A Way Of Courtship
If they are courting, both cats may chuff – at least at first – although the male cat usually chuffs more frequently and/or loudly.
You’ll probably recognize the reason why your cat is chuffing somewhere in this article, and the most important thing is that you don’t need to be concerned about it. Cats are cute, and all these sounds just add to their personalities.