The Cat as Part of Your Life
There are days when you wake up at the wrong side of the
bed. Your alarm did not ring, and the whole day is spent catching up. As you
run yourself ragged on errands and projects, your old car goes caput. When the
tow truck pulls away your car as well as your patience, it is about time to
retire for the day. The levels of stress and frustration have hit an all time
high. It is a good thing that when you reach home, your top fan Zoro is there to welcome you. Ever since this amazing cat have arrived in
your home, so far, you have not experienced an uneventful day.
Even if you feel weak after what has occurred during the
day, you manage to find your way to your room while He does his customary
habit of quickly rubbing his body against your leg. When you drop your bags and
settle in, he jumps on your lap so you can scratch the back of his ears and
neck. This is when your body and breathing begin to relax. Your shoulders
release all the tension. You smile with ease. Soon enough, you and Zoro are
enjoying the quiet time together. During these moments, the things you have
been thinking of have flown away from your mind and your stress levels have
plummeted, liberating you from the negative emotions that have built up in the
last 10 hours.
Don't you believe in a cat's capability to do all this?
Well, it is the truth. According to studies, stroking a cat for a number of
minutes actually releases "feel good" endorphins inside the brain and
produces tranquility in the person who strokes the cat. Petting on its own,
though, is not the only thing that relieves stress. Loneliness or the feeling
of isolation aggravates sadness and depression. Pets give unconditional love
and companionship. As an example, when you lose a spouse, or kids have left for
school, it can be overwhelming to be left home alone. However, with a Zoro to accompany you while reading the newspaper, you can overcome
loneliness. Just by being around, cats can complete your day and home as well.
Taking care of a cat can be comforting and fulfills the
humans' need to be caregivers. Shopping also take on another dimension when you
own a cat. You need to add cat food, toys and litter to your cart. You can
imagine the fun in store for your cats when you buy new toys and treats. Cats
are fond of exploring the contents of that shopping bag or that intriguing closet.
You can brighten your mood when you use a kitty fishing pole or feather wand in
interactive cat play. You will smile and laugh like you never thought you
could.
Studies have proven that support of family and friends is
vital in protecting our health. Pets help maintain our healthy emotional
balance when treated as family or friends. Owning a cat adds to that sense of
family, contributing to a healthy emotional balance. For this reason, pet
owners are confined in hospitals less often than non-pet owners. If ever they
are hospitalized, pet owners stay for a shorter time. They have every reason to
get well. Their cat is at home, waiting for them.
Credit: Matt McWilliam
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