Purring, the power to heal?

**DJFyrewolf36** · 03-25-2010, 04:39 PM

I have read lately a few articles suggesting that a cats pur can promote the healing of bones and other things. The stress relief of a purring cat is obvious to me, as I can't feel bad holding a purring feline, even one that is annoying about bugging me for attention *looks at Remus*

I also read that cats who are sick or injured purr because they can heal and calm themselves. Anyone have any stories they want to share about the healing power of purring cats? Maybe there IS something to the whole purr therapy thing

**mrspunkysmom** · 03-25-2010, 06:48 PM

I, too, have read that. Something to do with sounds waves. We used to think that purring meant only happiness, but cats purr when they are injured or sick, too. I think that they purr to get our attention as well as to heal themselves. It does make you feel better listening to it. When I'm sick, Spunky will sit on me and purr away. He insists on it.

Have you heard that cats meow only for us humans? It seems that they have their own methods are communicating with each other. I personally think they are psychic.

**RedHedd** · 03-25-2010, 06:54 PM

Yes, I've heard that too - I didn't know that they only meowed for us. Marbles is just starting to find her voice - it's little and squeaky and very cute!

I think they're psychic and psychotic too - especially Ms. Marbles

**DJFyrewolf36** · 03-25-2010, 08:23 PM

I think they do meow just for us...in all the years Ive had my three I dont think Ive ever heard them meow at each other. Hissing and growling yes but not meows!

**cassiesmom** · 03-25-2010, 09:06 PM

Cassie seems to have two levels of purring volume. The first one is kind of loud, like "everything's okay for right now, but don't change a thing or you'll tip the balance". The one I cherish most is soft and low - that is the purr that tells me all's well in her world. Either way, I love to hear her purr!

**Medusa** · 03-26-2010, 06:32 AM

I believe it. When I had to have my Peeka put to sleep, she was in pain and crying b/c her body was shutting down from CRF and she was jaundiced, yet purring like a motor boat. And I've rescued cats that were scared to death yet purring when I picked them up.