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Cats-My Favorite Pets

The Joys Of Having A Cat

By Aisha Shamim Published 2 years ago 3 min read
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Having a cat as a pet is a source of unconditional love and companionship. A feline friend can also give relief from stress and anxiety and improve your heart health.

Friendship with a cat is an exceptionally satisfying relationship. A cat has the potential to soothe your nervous system and provide prompt vent for fun and play. Although cats have liberty to scavenge and explore their food , they are also loving and caring with their owners and people they trust.

Most cats often love to curl up in your lap . This warm act can cause an immediate release of all happy neurotransmitters in your brain, allowing you to pacify without being over stressed. Only cat owners can tell you the burst of happiness they feel in the company of their loving furry friend.

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Here are some of the reasons as why cats are my favorite pets .

Cute And Adorable

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Cats are super cute and adorable pets. Their soft black or white fur is very soft to touch. Their blue eyes are fascinating.

Smart And Intelligent

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Cats are very intelligent and smart. Whatever they learn. They remember it throughout their life. Cats are quite smart. They recognize their names and your voice, and they are highly curious , which is a sign of intelligence. They also can be trained easily. Cats have complex brains, good short-term memory, and high emotional intelligence which make them incredibly smart creatures.

It may come as a surprise to learn that your little cat’s brain structure is about 90 percent similar to yours.

Softer And Cleaner

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As compared to other pet animals, cats are so good at keeping themselves clean, they love to groom themselves and you have to bathe them rarely. They are softer than other animals.

Cats spend much of their time (actually nearly 25 per cent of their waking hours) licking themselves.

It is estimated that on an average, a cat spends nearly 2.5 hours licking its fur every day.

Cats Are Quiet and Friendly

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Cats mews are always adorable, even the loudest mews are much quieter than most barks. Your neighbor will never complain about your cat meowing too much. Such cute little sounds can never be annoying. Cats are very friendly and one of the best companions in terms of pet animals.

Cats Are Easily Maintained

Cats are self-sufficient than other pets. There is no need to take them outside , in bathroom and exercise walks. Cats also learn quickly and require less training than other pets. Cats need love and attention but do not need undivided attention like dogs.

Cats Are The Best Guards

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Cats are the best guards. They protect you and your belongings. You can leave them at home alone without being much cautious as they don’t destroy or harm any thing. People keep cats in their homes to control the growth of mice.

Cats Are Independent

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Cats are incredibly independent animals, which is one of their best qualities. In contrast to dogs, who need a lot of attention every day, cats are content to be left alone. Considering that cats sleep for roughly 15 hours every day, you don't need to worry about them being bored while you're at work. Cats are also more likely to be content just to be in your presence when you're home than dogs may be to demand your full attention.

Cats Are Important For Your Health

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According to studies, cats have a relaxing influence on their owners, whether it's through the calming action of caressing or the ability to help people fall asleep thanks to purring. Even cats can help decrease blood pressure and the danger of a heart attack. Even a 10-year study found that cat owners had a 30% lower risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke than non- cat owners.

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Originally published on medium: https://medium.com/@aishashamim009/cats-my-favorite-pets-e3129bf8e4a8

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Aisha Shamim

I am Aisha Shamim: A Teacher, Researcher, and Writer. Most of my articles are about fitness and pets, i also write about science.

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