Cats as the Perfect Pets for the Human Society

What makes the ideal pet? Granted, not everyone feels the same way about domesticated pets and there is a continuous debate between ‘cat people’ and ‘dog people’ and. However there is no denying the amount of love cats receive, due to their paw-some qualities. Cats are without a doubt the best pet to own due to the relationships they form with their owners. The pet care company ‘Purina’ states that cats and kittens are extremely affectionate towards people and in particular, they really enjoy the company of children. Some people believe that cats are too independent and not loving enough however I would say their independence is balanced with their company and it benefits us. They can be left alone without making you feel bad, they don’t have those darn puppy eyes that we remember all day. In fact, cats can be left alone for 2-3 days, with the provided food and water according to the online resource for pet care and health, ’MyPet’.

Also, according to ‘care.com’, owning a cat can benefit children’s social skills, help them to cope with traumatic situations and even make them less allergy prone. Studies have found that having a cat in your household can lower stress levels, therefore lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease and other various heart diseases by 30%. Cats also teach kids empathy and how to care for others. They purr at a frequency of 20-140 HZ and these frequencies are proven to have a brilliant effect on joint mobility and the healing of human bones and muscle. They trigger calming chemicals in the body to relieve stress and anxiety. A study from the Mayo Clinic Centre for Sleep Medicine shows that 41% of people slept better because of their cat, sounds purr-fect doesn’t it?

They are unquestionably clever. Animal Planet, the American cable channel owned by Discovery Inc, states that cats are always learning and have a brilliant memory. They also say a cat’s brain cells are 90% similar to ours and according to psychology.com they have 300 million neurons whereas dogs have only 160 million. Cats have more nerve cells in the visual areas of their brain than humans and most other mammals. This means they learn by seeing, which explains their great memory. Cats are too smart to be enslaved by humans so unlike dogs, cats will not be manipulated into excelling social tasks. Dr Miklósi, a leading animal researcher, discovered that cats have the ability to understand when animals, including humans, are trying to communicate to them and also understand what it is they are trying to say. The University of Bristol did a study and found that people who owned cats were more likely to have a college degree that dog owners. In Wisconsin, a researcher surveyed 600 students and found that the cat owners were more intelligent as well.

We are constantly aggravated by the barking and whining of dogs, but cats are quiet, potentially thinking, or sleeping. Cats sleep up to 16 hours a day, leaving you in peace while you focus on other things. They are not always sound asleep. About three quarters of the time they sleep is spent ‘snoozing’. This state means they can get the appropriate rest needed while still being alert enough to wake at any moment. They also don’t need to be walked. Unlike dogs, cats don’t need a daily walk, they can do it themselves. They are smart enough to find their way back after wandering away from home. Cats are also particularly interested in their own hygiene. ‘petfinder.com’ states that cats are naturally equipped with the implements to groom themselves. This will save you a lot of money when it comes to pet care and grooming. Cats all have specific cleaning and licking patterns to get the finish the desire. They enjoy to keep themselves looking neat and tidy and have the ability to do so.

In conclusion, we should all take time to consider cats being the perfect pet. They may not be for everyone, however we should give them a chance. Their qualities will always prove how com-fur-ting and su-purr-b they are, especially when you are feline down.