How Do Cats Purr and Why?

Ever wondered how cats purr? What is it exactly that makes that amazing sound and vibration?

Why do they purr at some times and not at others? For instance, cats purr just as much when they are in pain, injured or ill as they do when they are content, pleased and in a meditative state of mind.

Science has not been able to figure it out completely either. It is a fascinating topic. However, not only is it interesting HOW they purr, but what happens when they do.

How Cats Purrr
It is believed that a cat's voice box muscles rapidly twitch. This causes rapid, repeated partial closing and opening of the middle of the voice box, which is where the air moves through the throat. The repeated closing and opening causes vibrations in the air being breathed in and out. It's these vibrations that are responsible for making the purring sound.

The vibrations happen when your feline friend breathes in and out, which is why the purr sounds continuous, as if she's not stopping to breathe at all!

The theory that kitty's voice box is responsible for purring is supported by the fact that cats that have paralyzed voice box muscles are unable to purr.

What Happens When a Cat Purrsr
Many animals are truly remarkable healers. It's well known that cats, dolphins, dogs, horses and many other species have the ability to sense cancer and other disease in humans. Often they will point to the problem spot repeatedly. And that's partly what makes them such good therapy animals, and why they can get results that traditional medicine often cannot.

Science has shown that all cats from all around the world purr at the same frequency. Further, they've discovered that that exact energetic frequency, when applied to bone and tissue, accelerates healing!

"In every culture and in every medical tradition before ours, healing was accomplished by moving energy." -- Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Nobel Laureate in Medicine

Although Albert may not have included animal healers in his research work, he was right on target with his observation.

I was terribly ill many years ago. I couldn't eat more than a few sips of broth a few times a day. I often couldn't sleep because the pain of lying down would make me cry out. This went on for almost three weeks.

Every day and night, my cat friends would work on me almost non-stop. One would position himself at my knees. Another would curl on my side, the side that hurt so terribly. The third would choose a spot by my head, and the fourth would carefully work on my heart and chest.

Only when they worked on me could I rest and sleep. And when I awoke, I would feel stronger. After the second week, I was able to begin short walks. After the third the pain was beginning to be a memory and I went on to recover.

What if your cat, dog or horse seems repeatedly attracted to certain areas of your body with a feeling of worry, or you have a strong sense that they are trying to tell you something?

What To Do If Your Animal Focuses Repeatedly To A Specific Area Of Your Bodyr
When a cat gifts you with their purr, let yourself feel how deep into your own body the vibration goes. Also notice where it is directed. A cat specifically chooses where to sit with their human friend - and that site is usually a problem area. It could be a joint, organ or injured area that your friend is attempting to help you with.

I've seen cats literally configure their bodies to flow the energy in a specific pattern, channeling degenerative and destructive energy lodged in 'hot' areas into shut down, 'cold' areas that need it. They are the ultimate Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu masters!

First, communicate with them directly using the services of a professional animal communicator. Give them a voice so they can tell you what they are sensing, thinking or feeling.

Next, get checked out medically. Thousands of people are alive today because they heeded their animal companions warning.
Take a moment to thank them, offering gratitude for their ministering to you. Breathe with the purr, and allow yourself to vibrate with it as deeply as possible.

For all you know, they are healing you in the same way that shamans and healers have for centuries!