Cats - the benefits and harms of fluffy pets

People are divided into two types: dog people and cat people. The first ones talk about  the dangers of cats, the second — about their undoubted benefits. Let's understand this controversial topic. American scientists from Virginia conducted research on the theme   — benefit and harm» and  found that cat owners are less likely to suffer heart attacks. Animals do not bring much harm if people do not have allergies.

We tell why it is good to have a cat and how to reduce the potential harm from a four-legged pet.

• Cats — benefits and  harms of pets
• What are the health benefits of cats
• Cons of cats in home
• How cats save lives for adults and children

Cats — benefits and harms of pets

Cats as pets have more pros than cons. If        deciding to get a pet, then   we have some compelling arguments in in favor of cats.

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What are the health benefits of cats

• Cats reduce the chances of  heart disease, because they relieve stress well.

  These animals are sensitive to the emotional state of the owner. In a difficult situation, even the most harmful and capricious cats come to support a person. Most often, people talk to cats that sit on hands. Talking about problems (even to a cat) makes it easier to survive stress and & nbsp; troubles.

As strange as it may sound, but 
• cats reduce the risk of asthma in children.

  People living with cats develop antibodies to asthma, and immunity also increases.

• Cats relieve pain.

  Often, animals lie down on a sore spot, and the pain gradually subsides. There are no reliable studies, but there are suggestions how it works. The body temperature of cats is higher than that of humans. They warm up the sore spot and relieve spasm with their warmth.

Stroking cats relieves body static.
• Cats help to educate responsibility

  , love for animals and communication skills in children.

In modern medicine there is a direction «feline therapy». This is
• treatment by cats

  . When a person strokes a cat regularly, his pulse and blood pressure normalize and headaches go away.

There is a medical explanation from the point of view of reflexology,
• why stroking a cat is useful.

  There are many points on fingers and palms that are responsible for the brain, thyroid gland, heart, lungs. Their  stimulation helps to improve the functioning of these organs.

Cons of cats in house

• Cats can be potential carriers of rabies, toxoplasmosis, or lichen.

  Vaccination should be done regularly to keep animals from getting sick.

• Cats can get fleas or worms.

  It is important to treat your cat with anti-parasitics regularly.

• Allergy to cats 

  — a common problem that prevents getting a pet.

I would like to note that many health problems can be avoided if cats are routinely examined and vaccinated. In addition, you should not let your house cat outside. If the animal is too freedom-loving and goes for a walk, then it is better to sleep with them in the same bed and wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the animal.

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Did you know that there are real rescue cats? Some fluffy pets literally saved the lives of their owners. We know 4 cases when cats came to help:

Englishwoman Janet Rawlinson fell into a coma due to taking too much insulin. Her cat ran to the neighbors and attracted attention in every possible way. The neighbors were surprised by the unusual behavior of the animal and decided to take it to the owner. They found Janet and called an ambulance. The Englishwoman was saved.
Craig Jeeves from Australia was sleeping when the fire started. He survived only because his cat jumped on face and woke up the owner.
A cat rescued a four-year-old boy from California when he was attacked by a dog. The cat rushed at the dog, disoriented him, and waited for the arrival of the boy's parents.
In Russia, in the city of Obninsk, in winter, a two-month-old baby was left in the porch. The yard cat, who lived in this entrance, lay down on the child and warmed him so that he would not freeze. Later, she began to meow to get the attention of the residents. Thanks to her the baby survived.
As you can see, cats do more good than harm. In addition, many of the negative effects of fluffy pets can be neutralized on your own.

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