Numerous studies have confirmed that there are psychological and medical benefits of cat ownership. For these reasons pets are being used in therapeutic programs for people with psychological for physical problems because they assist or facilitate recovery. For ordinary people cats provide: - Companionship - this is the most important factor for most owners.
- Comfort and support - cats can provide apparent emotional support.
- Help to establish new friendships - cat owners are more socially interactive.
- Increased self-esteem - ownership and responsibility of care improve self-worth.
- An aid to leisure and relaxation - cat care and playing games.
- Increased hygiene - families with pets are more hygiene conscious.
- Benefits to children - improved social skills and the understanding the cycle of life.
- Benefits to elderly - companionship and a daily purpose.
- Therapeutic benefits - If you own a cat you are likely to:- live longer, have lower blood pressure, have a reduced risk of heart attacks, suffer less stress and gain more relief from tension, have increased emotional strength, reduced risk of depression, have improved motivation and purpose, be less aggressive, be less self-centred, more supportive of others and less judgmental.
http://www.isabellevets.co.uk/new_cat/newcat.htm
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Posted: Wednesday April 30, 2008, 7:10 pm
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