@Nathan6692 24 February 2021 more from that month

Nothing as purr Cat owners will testify the sheer pleasure of having your favourite moggy pal curled up on your lap and purring away contentedly. But although we may see it as the equivalent of a contented grin or a dog’s wagging tail, there is an air of mystery behind these feline sounds. The actual source of a purr was an enigma for a long time. It was only fairly recently that experts suggested an alternate constriction and relaxation of the muscles around a cat’s larynx is what makes the noise itself, when the cat breathes in and out. But it’s the why, rather than the what, which still has people scratching their heads. One of the more surprising explanations is that cats don’t just purr when they are happy and relaxed, they also purr when they are in pain. Kittens and their mother also purr to provide reassurance and bonding. However, a US-based veterinarian has suggested that the frequency of a purr is beneficial to helping bones grow and develop too. They are of similar frequency to those used in modern therapy to heal damaged bones and other tissues, so help to self-soothe and heal when a cat is ill or injured. It’s very much a theory, meaning the reason our cats keep on purring remains a little bit baffling. #info #EverythingsInfo