Is My Cat Happy When She Purrs. I had always heard that cats’ purr means that they are happy, but there is much more to why do cats purr. You can look at him from 3 ft., and he will get his motor going.
As has been mentioned, if your cat is standing/sitting up straight and is purring, the tail, ears, eyes and the body language (stance) will tell you which of the two states is true. I think of the up and down action is greater of the pissed stream. If your cat purrs while snuggling with you on the couch, it’s likely a sign she’s happy and content.
The cats purr when they need food.
When my cat see's me, he automatically starts purring very loudly. I love it he makes me feel so special lol he's more affectionate to. I think of the up and down action is greater of the pissed stream. The hostile tail wag often starts with a twitching at the end and builds up into an agitated swishing although an upset cat may skip the tail switching and go straight to the swishing.