Dr. Jane Brunt<\/a>, a feline specialist, cats teach children to approach the pet slowly and speak in a calm voice. The vibration of a cat’s purr is therapeutic. They also help lower stress levels and speed the body’s natural healing power. Cats help children pay attention to how others are feeling. By learning how to gently pet a cat, stroke its fur and listen while it purrs, children gain insight on how to respect and care for others.<\/p>\nCats are low maintenance. They make a great choice as a pet for those who live in an apartment because they are quiet. No one around you is disturbed by barking. Cats can also be left alone for longer periods of time. They don’t require multiple walks and are happy as long as their food, water and litter box are easily accessible. Cats enjoy having the house to themselves. They don’t make their owners feel guilty leaving them. Chances are when they return home, their cat is sleeping peacefully. Cats sleep about 15 hours a day making it easier to leave them behind.<\/p>\n
Though cats may appear aloof at times, loving one not only improves your health but provides countless hours of laughter. Cat owners cannot imagine life without their feline companions. Grumpy, playful, intelligent, loyal and endlessly interesting, cats entertain, delight and teach us. For their purrs, snuggles and so much more, their humans are grateful.<\/p>\n
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