Benefits To Owning a Cat!

Pet ownership in general, and cat ownership, in particular, can improve your quality of life. Dr. Bradley Smith, one of many scientists who study human-animal relationships, recognises these positive impacts as something he calls the “Pet Effect.”

Here 5 main benefits of owning a cat:

1. Companionship
   
   
   One of the most reasons to get a pet is for the companionship. Those who don't have a cat as a pet believe that they are unsocial distant creatures  but they are the complete opposite they are one of the most affectionate pets to have, and if you have ever been the recipient of a head-butt you will see that being "unsocial" is a myth.
   
   
2. Exercise
   
   
   Whilst you can't take a cat out for a walk you can still get active by throwing a mouse around and playing with your cat. 
   
   
3. Nurturing
   
   
   Some people accuse their friends of turning their pet into a substitute child. They can be correct in that instance as pets usually serve that need but it's not necessarily a bad thing, everyone need to love.
   
   
4. Empathy
   
   
   Surprisingly children who grow up with cats appear to have more practice with considering what people are thinking or feeling. It allows children to consider their actions in light of how those actions affect other. 
   
   
5. Purring
   
   
   Petting a cat who is curled up and purring on your lap lowers your stress level and blood pressure. Recent studies show that the frequency of a cat's purr helps bones and muscles heal after injury.

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• Author - Natasha Orchard