Cats form close bonds with their owners, providing companionship and emotional support. Studies show owning a cat can be emotionally equivalent to a romantic relationship.
Interacting and talking to your cat has proven health benefits, improving your bond and enhancing your mental health. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, and alleviate loneliness.
Having your cat sleep in the same room can improve your sleep quality, according to a Mayo Clinic study. It found that most people find their pets' presence soothing and are more likely to get a good night's rest.
Cats may not be able to help with the housekeeping, but they can assist in keeping your house free of mice. It turns out there’s some truth behind the cartoon cat-and-mouse chase. When mice smell certain proteins in cat saliva, they become fearful and therefore avoid the area.
This popular breed of domestic cat originates from Northern Europe, and so naturally adapted to a colder climate. As a result, the Norwegian Forest Cat has a thick, glossy, waterproof top-coat, warm, woolly undercoat and bushy tail to keep insulated. Bear in mind though, their fluffy coats are prone to shedding in the colder seasons.
It’s important for children to learn to care for and look after a living thing, just as their parents take care of them. Cats can help children develop social skills as they learn to approach the feline carefully and gently. Looking after a cat also encourages a sense of responsibility.
In addition to filling your heart with love, cats can contribute to keeping your heart healthy. Numerous studies have shown that owning a cat can help reduce blood pressure and heart rate, lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and thereby reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Although people don’t choose whether or not to have allergies, getting a cat could be the answer to keeping your child allergy-free. The American Humane Association discovered that having a cat in the home prior to a child’s birth helped reduce the risk of the child getting allergies later in the life.
Cats can be beneficial companions for children with autism, enhancing social skills and improving family dynamics, according to research.
Owning a cat has a smaller carbon footprint compared to owning a dog, thanks to their smaller food intake and fish-based diet.