From a short Scientific American piece:
Scientists have demonstrated that cats produce the purr through intermittent signaling of the laryngeal and diaphragmatic muscles. Cats purr during both inhalation and exhalation with a consistent pattern and frequency between 25 and 150 Hertz. Various investigators have shown that sound frequencies in this range can improve bone density and promote healing.
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Well I can see why they wanted me to come get him. He's obviously happier here than he was there. I wish he didn't have to wear the plastic lampshade, though. He's so clearly annoyed by it.
Awww... poor funnel-headed tripod....
Yay for Byron being home! Quick-healing vibes, kitty!
just wait til Byron learns that he can annoying you by banging into you with the collar
I get the low iron thing - I have to try and remember to eat iron rich food s before donating blood
I'm so glad Byron is home and purring
Wow, those pain meds are powerful. I gave him his first dose, and within 15 minutes he walk/hopped determinedly across the floor, into the kitchen, and over to his food bowl. He ate! I can't believe how well he's getting around already. He's not real thrilled about his crate (I had to grab him before he scooted under the bed), but honestly, the collar seems to be getting in his way more than the missing leg. He even just got in the litter box in his crate and peed!
I am really excited about gross things right now, sorry.
Yay for eating and peeing!
Woot! Go Byron!
Also, a macrocat for you, Kristin! [link]
Rock on, Byron. What a champ.