Did you know that purring not only helps you to relax but also has healing properties for the cat itself? That's right! Purrs are heckin' powerful and should be respected as such. We humans can benefit from that therapeutic vibration as it is linked to lowering stress, lessens the chances of having a heart attack, and more.
Cats can actually add years to your life! If you needed convincing to get a (or another) cat, there you go!
Cats may have therapeutic healing purrs, but they can be quite the tricky machine to figure out. Once you've nailed that mechanism, those healing properties are all yours! Oh, and we're sure the cat will be pleased as well.
In collaboration with Israeli artist, Ilana Zeffren, a cute comic about the inner workings of what it takes to make a cat purr.
And if you want more cat enjoyment, be sure to check out last week's installment: How To Use Your Human Efficiently (A Cat's Illustrated Guide)
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