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had to make good pets because they can help a person's overall health and well being
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physically and emotionally.
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Cats offer both physical and mental health benefits to their owners.
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Scientific research shows that a cat's
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purring sound has amazing abilities on healing
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the purring sound not only lowers blood
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pressure and comes a person's nervous system,
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but at 20 to 140 hertz decibels, it is medically therapeutic
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helping labored breathing
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can heal infections and even bones.
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There are also less reports of heart disease and strokes from cats owners
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than non cat owners.
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This benefits people with physically and mentally challenging jobs,
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allowing them to live longer and healthier lives.
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The mental benefits are equally important.
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Studies show that cats can help reduce feelings of loneliness
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when a person cuddles their feline friends,
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stress reducing hormones released to their brains.
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Cat owners also agree
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that
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the low maintenance,
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quiet
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and independence of their pet
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also eases their stress level
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and having a built in pest detector is a bonus to keeping
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bugs and mice away.
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Mhm.
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Overall cats not only make a good pet,
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their presence helps owners live happier
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lives by minimizing stress
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for anxiety
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and enhancing their physical health.
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If you want to learn more
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about the benefits of cat ownership,
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Check out
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a K. C reunited dot org
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or health guide
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dot org.
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They're full of great information to start you on your journey of owning a cat