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17. Purring can also help bones heal.

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 11:06 AM

Nov 13

https://www.inspirethemind.org/post/behind-cats-purrs-and-their-healing-power-sharing-the-benefits#:~:text=The%20frequency%20of%20cat%20purring%20has%20been%20shown%20to%20fall,tendon%

Brief quote form the article: The frequency of cat purring has been shown to fall between 25 and 140 Hz. The same frequency has been shown to aid in the healing of broken bones, joint and tendon repair, and wound healing. Mar 23, 2023

How cool is that?

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It was quite the night, and there's a photo to prove it. [View all] Siwsan Nov 13 OP

They are taking such good care of their Mom! niyad Nov 13 #1

Cuties!!!! Karadeniz Nov 13 #2

Awwww 💙 how wonderful TommieMommy Nov 13 #3

That picture makes me feel calmer. arkielib Nov 13 #4

Protection squad... 2naSalit Nov 13 #5

Being next to mom brings out the best and it helps mom, too. Polly Hennessey Nov 13 #6

JOOC, what was the name of that medication ? eppur_se_muova Nov 13 #7

It's one of those 'multi symptom' medications Siwsan Nov 13 #10

Thanks! I'll talk to my doc about it. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 13 #11

Supposedly the purr Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #8

I'm a strong believer in purr therapy. Siwsan Nov 13 #12

Overdose of purring??? Absolute nonsense! niyad Nov 13 #14

Not nonsense...humor Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #15

As was my reply. niyad Nov 13 #19

I see Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #20

Hugggggs. I am sorry this is such a difficult day. niyad Nov 13 #21

Purring can also help bones heal. 3catwoman3 Nov 13 #17

Very cool Farmer-Rick Nov 13 #18

The Musketeers are there to watch over you InstantGratification Nov 13 #9

were they vibrating? ( purring) AllaN01Bear Nov 13 #13

'The lion shall lie down with the lamb' Dear_Prudence Nov 13 #16