A Little Sound Healing Advice

Just stroking a cat and hearing its’ purr can do wonders for our blood pressure and stressed out points of view. Studies have now shown that purring may actually have healing properties for a cat’s own injuries.

The Fauuna Communications Institute in North Carolina found that the purring of domestic cats had the ability to speed bone and muscle growth, and provide pain relief. This may be one of the reasons why fractures in cats often seem to heal faster than those of other domesticated pets.

Purring had the ability to speed bone and muscle growth and provide pain relief in cats.

Purring is not restricted to only our feline house companions. Many big cats such as African lions, mountain lions and cheetahs also can show their contentment with this low frequency throaty vibration. You may have noticed that your cat’s purring can have different tones. Cats do not purr only when they are happy but will also use this form of communications when they are in pain. Cats are even known to purr at the moment of death. It is speculated that they may be doing this in an effort to soothe and comfort themselves.

The exact mechanism by which cats purr is still debated. Some scientists believe that it is due to airflow over the feline vocal folds, or vibrations in the major vessels in a cats’ throat. Cats learn to purr as kittens in response to being cleaned and fed by their mothers. Cats will only purr when another cat or person is around.

No matter how this melodic sound is generated, it creates a marvelous bond between the cat and the cat's caregiver. So if your cat needs some healing, don’t rely solely on its purr, see your veterinarian because it is “Your Pet…Health Matters.”