Foster Kitten Purrs Very Loudly Nonstop

[cocobutterfly]

Hello all!

We recently picked up three 4-week old foster kittens. One of them purrs non-stop and VERY loudly. I have had many foster kittens but none purred this loud and this much. It's sometimes unsettling. He also suckles a lot - my shirt, my neck, the blanket, his food bowl - which is an indication that he's seeking comfort the way he did when suckling on his mom. He is otherwise a healthy, playful, affectionate and sweet kitten, but I wonder if anyone's had a similar experience with excessively purring kittens. Did it eventually diminish?

 

[Sarthur2]

Cats purr to express contentment. They also purr to soothe themselves when frightened or in pain. My guess is this kitten feels content.

The pregnant stray I took in (and kept) purred non-stop during her labor for hours and hours.

I had an elderly kitty who purred a great deal towards the end of her life as she did not feel well.

I took in a friend's 2 cats after she passed away from cancer. One of them purrs extremely loudly and frequently even after a year in my home. She's an incredibly sweet and affectionate cat.