Dr Trulli

The intuitive nature of cats never fails to amaze and amuse me. They do seem to 'know'. I have found when I've had pain they home in on it. If I'm sad they cuddle in and make a fuss even if it means a change in their usual pattern.

Today Trulli demonstrated that amazing ability. Mum had to lie out, the sciatica pain quite excruciating in her lower back. Trulli jumped up and aligned himself perfectly along the line of her pain. She said the warmth and gentle vibration from his purring was more soothing than some of the painkillers they've tried her on though I doubt you'll get kittens on prescription.

As Charles Dickens said "What greater gift than the love of a cat?"

Comments

[china blue]

That made me cry a little...

[Stegbeetle]

"Kittens on prescription" would be a fabulous idea! And don't forget the soothing power of a dog's chin on one's knee. Unconditional love is a humbling thing.

[Around My Kitchen Table]

There is an old wives' tale that a cat's purr is healing - can even heal broken bones! Maybe, like lots of old wives' tales, there's a grain of truth in it. Look at this website, if you're interested! www.luisprada.com/Protected/the_cats_purr_for_healing.htm

[Thursday]

Cats work really well for period pains too.