Having a cat not only makes you happy, it also benefits your health. Let's find out how cats improve our health and what you need to sacrifice.
No 1. Cat Owner has Lower Stress Level
It is said that the happiness that your cat brings is as great as the happiness that your partner or child brings.
Also, touching your cat can lower your stress level.
No 2. Cat Owner can Improve Health
Studies have shown that purr vibrations are similar to low frequencies, promoting bone strength.
Also, it is said that cats can recover about 7 times faster than other animals. And, there's a sying that some people in France have healed fractures with cat purr therapy.
In addition, cat purring sound is known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
In studies, cat owners have a 30% lower risk of death from heart diseases.
No 3. Benefit Children’s Health
Cats can bring health benefits to children too.
A child under one year old living with a cat could strengthen his/her immune system and cope with various allergies and asthma.
Cats can help improve the personality of a child, especially with developmental disabilities.
However, before adopting a cat, you should have your child get a cat allergy test.
There are many benefits of living with a cat, but there are also trade offs as well.
Sacrifices Cat Owner Needs To Make
No 1. A clean, beautiful house
Cats often mess up the house. Your blankets and towels would be covered with their fur.
Many plants can be dangerous for cats to eat, making it difficult to grow plants.
Also, diffusers are bad for your cat's health, especially aromatic oils.
No 2. No Relaxing Time for Cat Owner
Cats are known to be independent. But they feel lonely and need to interact with their owner through hunting play, rubbing, and bunting.
You may need to go out less, travel less, or come home early.
Moreover, you have to feed, comb hair, brush teeth, and clean the fur, dirt and the cat litter on a daily basis.
Sometimes your cat might interfere with your sleep. If you are not a cat owner yet, think carefully about the responsibilities.