[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/fractures-and-healing\/purrrrfect-way-to-heal-bones\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/fractures-and-healing\/purrrrfect-way-to-heal-bones\/","headline":"Purrrrfect way to heal bones","name":"Purrrrfect way to heal bones","description":"Print PDF eBook Facebook Twitter Gmail LinkedIn Pinterest As any cat would tell you, our feline friends have much to teach us. While this includes the importance of keeping a steady supply of catnip and feather toys handy, we can also gain insight into our own health. A self-described \u201ccat-lady\u201d colleague recently sent me an […]","datePublished":"2014-04-02","dateModified":"2026-04-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/author\/brownbetterbonesgmail-com\/#Person","name":"Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/author\/brownbetterbonesgmail-com\/","identifier":72,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e08d87bd45250c6616e1752933a6576aba077f335d97ee337a0cde5e435cbd3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e08d87bd45250c6616e1752933a6576aba077f335d97ee337a0cde5e435cbd3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Center for Better Bones","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Better-Bones-AMP.png","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Better-Bones-AMP.png","width":150,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/osteoporosis-blog.jpg","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/osteoporosis-blog.jpg","height":512,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/fractures-and-healing\/purrrrfect-way-to-heal-bones\/","about":["Fractures & Healing"],"wordCount":443,"keywords":["Bone healing"],"articleBody":" Print PDF eBook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwitter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPinterest\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs any cat would tell you, our feline friends have much to teach us.While this includes the importance of keeping a steady supply of catnip and feather toys handy, we can also gain insight into our own health.A self-described \u201ccat-lady\u201d colleague recently sent me an article detailing how a cat\u2019s purr can be connected to improved bone density.\u00a0 Curiosity got to me and I decided to take a closer look.Table of ContentsToggle     2 Minutes ReadWhy do cats purr and how is it connected to bone health?More healing power from petsWhy do cats purr and how is it connected to bone health?Most of us believe a purring cat is a happy cat. But it seems that purring can also be a sign of stress or injury, leading researchers to suspect that cats purr for self-healing.\u00a0 Examining further, researchers discovered cats may even be increasing their bone health through the constant low pressure vibrations that come with purring.It seems that purring frequencies are often right on target to improve bone density and possibly even fracture healing.\u00a0 During a \u201cpurr analysis\u201d of frequency ranges done at the Cincinnati Zoo, the dominant frequency for three species of domestic and wild cats’ purrs was 25 Hz or 50 hertz.\u00a0 In studies using vibration platforms to build bone, researchers suggest 30-50 hertz seems to resonate with bone to stimulate bone growth.Of course, we humans are already looking at how this knowledge can benefit us! I find it fascinating that we may be able to develop better support for astronauts in zero gravity based on the bone building effect for an animal which might get very little physical activity.More healing power from petsPippa and Sarah bring me to a final thought about cats and bone health.\u00a0 One of my intentions for 2014 was to exploring the healing powers of happiness and love.\u00a0 I do know that the love and companionship of any kind of pet is one way to help many of us cultivate the kindness and caring that can enhance every aspect of our health.\u00a0 Take good care of them and they will take good care of you.\u00a0 To you and your furry (or not-so-furry) friends, I wish you good health! References:Lyons, L. (2006, April 3) Why do cats purr? Scientific American. Retrieved from Why Do Cats PurrVon Muggenthaler, E. (2006, September 18-20) The Felid Purr: A bio-mechanical healing mechanism. Presented at the 12th International Conference on Low Frequency Noise and Voice and its Control. Animalvoice (accessed 03.17.2014) To understand the underlying bone health picture, visit our natural osteoporosis support guide."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Fractures And Healing","item":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/fractures-and-healing\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Purrrrfect way to heal bones","item":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/fractures-and-healing\/purrrrfect-way-to-heal-bones\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]