Seven facts about cat purr that you must know

News24xx.com -  Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, and for a reason. Other than its cute appearance and the fact that it is easier to take care of, it can help reduce the stress of its owner. Playing with a cat or just sitting with it and petting it can calm our nerves. But do you know that a cat’s purr has a lot of benefits as well? Here are facts about cat’s purr.

1.       A form of communication between mother and child

Cat’s purr is a form of communication between mother cat and her kitten. Kittens start to purr when they are 2-days-old. Through purr, they tell their mother where they are, or that they are okay or hungry. The mother will also purr to call her kittens, to warn them about danger, or just to calm them. These purrs have different intonations.

2.       A sign that they are happy

If your cat purrs when it is sitting, with eyes that are closing slowly, then it may be a sign that it is happy. Your cats are giving signal to you that they are fine and happy.

3.       A sign of fear or anxiety

A cat’s purr can also be a sign that is is scared or anxious. It will purr with its furs standing on end when they are facing or experiencing something that makes it anxious or frightened. Purring is one of cats’ ways to calm themselves.

4.       Has healing quality

Members of cat family (except lion, tiger, leopard and jaguar) purr within the frequency of 25-150 hertz. House cats tend to purr around the frequency of 26 hertz. As cited from Scientific American, this frequency can help heal the bones. Researchers believe that purring is cats’ way in stimulating their muscles and bones without letting out much energy. Research reveals that it can also help heal the muscles and bones in humans.

5.       There is a purr without noise

Cats can also purr without making noise, but we can still feel it. This is because their purr is too low to be heard. You can check by putting your hand on your cat’s throat. You will feel the vibration.

6.       Relieving stress in human

The frequency of cat’s purr is in a noise frequency that can help relax people during therapy. Listening to cat’s purr can release tension and calm our nerves. Some studies even say that having a cat as a pet can lower blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.

7.       Purring when they are wounded or dying

The vibration from a cat’s purr can help them breath, healing wound and even reduce pain. When a cat is injured or in pain, it will purr to heal or calm itself. Sometimes, other cats will come to snuggle with it and purr to help the healing process. Cats that are dying will also purr to calm themselves. They will find an empty and comfortable place to lie down and start to purr to calm themselves and reduce the pain.

 

 

 

 

 

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