What they say about domestic cats: that they are selfish, that they manipulate the weaknesses of their owners, and that when they are sick they just warm themselves on the owner who is suffering from a high temperature.
There is another point of view. We will tell you how cats help people.
1. They purr, and it's not just a guttural sound or a feature of the pet's body. It is believed that the frequencies of purring cats correspond to the sounds that are beneficial to human health. At the very least, stress levels are reduced, the risk of developing heart disease is reduced, and improvements are observed in patients with respiratory problems.
2. Simply stroking a furry pet relieves anxiety, normalizes blood pressure, heart rate, and helps to relax.
3. They say that sleeping in an embrace with a cat becomes deeper. And if there are problems with sleep, it is enough for the pet to lie down near the owner's head for at least 5 minutes.
4. Even just looking at photos and videos of cats noticeably improves your mood, and that’s a fact.
5. Cats help people with autism to establish communication, and the patients themselves become attached to the animals.
6. There is also a suggestion that cats reduce the risk of allergies in children under one year of age. It has been proven that this disease develops less often if there is an animal in the house.
7. It may seem controversial to some, but there is an opinion that cat owners are smarter than dog owners. True, dog owners lead a more active lifestyle.
Cat people are generally introverts and homebodies, and are more often interested in cultural events.
