With their enigmatic
independence and sassy attitude, cats have sometimes become the victims of
negative stereotypes, having been characterized as being uncaring and aloof.
However, cats make the ideal pet if you take the time to get to know them and
win their trust, proving just as affectionate as dogs. Considering this, here
are three reasons why you should welcome a cat into your home.
1.
Cats are relatively low
maintenance
While pet dogs
undeniably become fun-loving, active members of the family, they require a lot
of daily maintenance to ensure that they remain as healthy and happy as
possible. A dog requires walking several times a day, breeds such as whippets
requiring more exercise, and you have to clean up after them. On the other
hand, cats are independent creatures who require much less attention from their
human carers. They do their own exercise, roaming about the neighborhood at all
hours and performing amazing acrobatic stunts up trees and along fences, and
are very clean, grooming themselves from head to toe. There’s no lingering on
the sidewalk with a poop bag with a cat. Nevertheless, however, independent
cats appear to be, take care not to neglect their needs. Make sure you sign up
to a trusted vet, such as easyvet
Midlothian, who will provide your
cat with an annual check-up and inoculations, and be sure to keep on top of
worm and flea medications.
2.
A cat’s purr has properties
If you’ve ever been
lucky enough to hear a relaxed cat purring, you’ll know that it is one of those
sounds that is sure to melt the heart. Aside from the cuteness overload,
however, did you know that a cat’s purr has been scientifically proven to have healing
properties? Purr vibrations are
in the range of 20 to 140 Hz, which has been proven to be therapeutic for a
range of conditions, such as stimulating the healing of soft tissue, infection
and swelling. It is not known exactly why cats purr, but they are known to do
it for relaxation purposes which can also benefit humans: petting a purring cat
can lower stress levels and blood pressure, and studies show that cat owners
have 40% less risk of a heart attack.
3.
Cats are loyal to their
owners
Cats have been
unreasonably branded as being aloof and uncaring towards humans; however, new research is confirming what cat owners have known for years:
cats are just as loyal as dogs, showing their own kind of affection
and—understandably—preferring the company of those who appreciate their feline
ways. A cat rubbing their head against you is a recognized sign of cat
affection, as is a slow blink—the ‘cat kiss’. Rather than being an antisocial
species, cats are reciprocal animals, only showing affection if you are first
affectionate towards them. In this way, rather than being a blind follower to a
pack leader, a cat’s loyalty is genuinely earnt, making it that much more
valuable.
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