A cat's response to his owner's headache has melted hearts online after footage of him responding to her distress was shared on .

L.A.-based hairstylist @jenjo_original shared the video five days ago. It has since gained more than 3.5 million views, sparking conversation about the .

In , rescue cat Calvin swiftly responds to his owner's discomfort, positioning himself beside her head, purring and gently nuzzling her face. Alongside the video are hashtags including #headacheremedy and #healingcats.

While there is no definitive scientific evidence that cat purrs have healing properties, some studies and hypotheses suggest potential benefits.

For example, a found how the frequency of cat purring is similar to vibrational and electrical frequencies used in treatment for fractures, pain, muscle strain, joint flexibility, and wounds.

Cats, , often display an uncanny ability to sense both emotional and physical pain in their humans.

Research by the in Italy supported the idea that cats can detect subtle changes in behavior and respond when their owners are experiencing distress. Calvin's actions, as showcased in the viral video, align with this understanding.

Purring, conventionally associated with contentment, holds a multifaceted significance in feline communication.

While it often signifies happiness, felines may also purr when they are stressed, anxious, or in pain. This behavior can be particularly pronounced in cats with more gentle personalities.

However, Calvin's actions could be about more than companionship, too. In fact, there is some evidence that the cat's vocalizations could be healing.

Purring has been observed to have potential anti-inflammatory effects in cats, and their instinct to purr during times of pain could be an attempt to self-soothe or provide comfort to their owners.

The creator behind the viral video, @jenjo_original, offered additional insight into Calvin's actions and wrote: "He stayed with me for hours. Finding different positions to press on my head until he fell asleep. It's remarkable. I can't explain how he knew that's what was hurting me."

In thousands of comments, internet users were obsessed with Calvin's caring nature, rushing to the comments to share their thoughts.

Mohannad Salameen dubbed Calvin a "certified Purrrrramedic," while viewer Angel Cakes posted: "He's trying to heal you.

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"Purring is anti-inflammatory for cats so he's helping," wrote tuipjesmh.

"He's working a shift in the ER right now," wrote another TikTok user in the comments.

reached out to @jenjo_original via TikTok for comment.

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