{"id":6034,"date":"2023-06-30T05:09:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T13:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=6034"},"modified":"2023-06-30T05:09:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T13:09:24","slug":"feline-fun-friday-benefits-of-loving-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=6034","title":{"rendered":"Feline Fun Friday \u2013 Benefits of Loving Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"We\u2019ve all heard and read some of the benefits of having cats. I find it validating to read that being around cats can lower stress. It\u2019s actually been documented that our heart rate goes down when we interact with a cat.<\/p>\n

They say laughter is great medicine. In our household we laugh a lot at Olivia\u2019s antics. So I\u2019d say that\u2019s \"\"another positive for loving a cat.<\/p>\n

A cat in the home provides us with company and purpose. Loneliness and lack of purpose are two killers\u2014at least it can cause depression \"\"and a horrible lack of joy. Yes, cats can bring us joy. But there\u2019s even more reason to have a cat in the home. According to a recent study, babies that grow up with pets in the home are less likely to develop food allergies. Who knew? Here\u2019s the article I came across with that information.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/03\/29\/health\/pets-food-allergy-risk-wellness\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another article giving some great reasons for having a cat as well as how to have fun with your cat, how to control your cat allergy, how to cope with the loss of a cat. https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-living\/joys-of-owning-a-cat.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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