Why does my kitten grunt?

I'm not sure I'd call it a grunt, but he makes these low pitch noises kind of like a grunt. Sometimes when hes stretching or sleeping but he does it sometimes when I hold him. Maybe like hes in discomfort. I hold him very gently with both my arms and let him stand or lay how he wants

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SW-User

Two of my cats are sisters and they both do something like that except they're high pitched. They also have high pitched meows in general. They make the noise a lot and I think it's just like a meow except they just don't open their mouth. They do this when they notice something, play with laser pointers, or land on their feet.

I've also noticed a lower pitched one from my other cat in your given examples and I think it's like a sigh or a snore

CuddleFeesh · 31-35, M

@SW-User yah it's a lot louder when he lands after a big jump. It's cute when hes stretching but has me concerned if I'm just holding him

SW-User

@CuddleFeesh I wouldn't worry about it

Grateful4you · M

It's a "chirp" of contentment that means he feels safe and loved. My female does the same at a somewhat higher pitch.

SW-User

@Grateful4you I looooove those chrips. We call them "burbles." Miss Meow does it.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

What is his other reactions. Does he look at you? Does he turn away, if so is it always in the same direction? Notice the other little things that he does. Cats usually have great body language! It's how they communicate.

SW-User

You sure it's not a churrip?

CuddleFeesh · 31-35, M

@SW-User have you ever picked up a cat the wrong way and it made a grunt or noise that displayed discomfort? Like you put too much pressure on his gut or something

SW-User

@CuddleFeesh my cats grunt when they jump on and off places. They always seem okay.

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