Raising a cat doesn’t cost much. You can get a non-pedigree cat for free from a friend or charity. Compared to buying a purebred kitten from a cat breeder, or compared to other pets such as dogs or ponies, the cost of feeding a cat is minimal. Although it doesn't cost much to own a cat, for a new cat owner, a cat is simply priceless. People can play with cats for fun, use them as companions, and add elegance to their homes. Even if the housing is small, cats can be kept. When the owner has to go to work, a cat is still the best pet because it does not require human attention all day long. The elderly benefit a lot from keeping cats as companions; young people can cultivate love and increase knowledge by taking care of their pets. Raising a cat is not difficult. Cat raising is neither like raising a dog, which requires being led outdoors, nor is it like raising fish in an aquarium, which requires a full set of expensive technical equipment. Below, the editor will list with you 25 reasons for raising a cat!

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1. Cat slaves are smarter than dog slaves

Carroll University in Wisconsin, USA, once invited cat owners and dog owners to engage in an intellectual battle. As a result, the average score of cat owners was higher than that of dog owners. Why is this happening? Some psychologists believe that this is related to the fact that most cat owners tend to be introverted.

2. Cat owners are more likely to resonate with others

It is said that people who raise cats are more accustomed to being considerate and understanding of other people's thoughts and feelings. Therefore, allowing children to be exposed to cats from an early age will help shape their helpful character.

　3. Cats are not as unfamiliar as the legend says

It seems that there are many more people raising dogs than cats. One of the reasons is that people always feel that cats are not well-raised. They always disappear from time to time, and their homes have become like hotels. However, a Swiss study reported that as a companion, cats are actually no worse than dogs. If a cat is kept at home, the owner's happiness will be higher, and the loneliness will be greatly reduced, which is equivalent to being in love, especially for women. Word.

　4. People who have cats are easier to get along with

In a personality survey involving a total of 217 people, researchers found that people who own animals are easier to get along with and have stronger social skills than those who do not own animals, but the animals here are not limited to cats. .

5. Cats, like dogs, can also serve as psychologists

Many people think that cats and dogs are just animals, or even playthings, nothing special. But when they lick your tears, they treat you as if you are sick.They are always by your side and never leave. When you come home tired and see them greeting you with their heads and tails wagging, you will slowly fall in love with them. They are the most loyal companions and can accompany people through difficult times, because He is the best listener and can give people maximum companionship, so he is a very good psychiatrist.

6. Cat lovers are more open-minded, sensitive and rebellious than dog owners

A survey report in San Francisco pointed out that cat owners and dog owners have very different personalities, so they will make decisions based on this difference when choosing pets. If you are more inclined to cats, it means that your personality is more open-minded, sensitive, and less likely to stick to rules.

7. Cats have lower carbon emissions than dogs

It is said that the resources consumed by a dog in its lifetime have an impact on the environment equivalent to that of a Hummer, while cats eat less and mainly eat fish, so their carbon emissions are approximately equal to that of a Volkswagen Golf.

8. Cats are children’s best friends

A survey report on children with cats at home showed that 81% of the respondents said they would rather confide their concerns to cats than to family members and friends, and 87% regarded cats as close friends.

9. Cats can make their owners mentally stronger and able to quickly recover from the loss of rejection

In a survey conducted by Miami University, it was found that thinking of one's beloved pet and thinking of friends when being rejected can also help people recover. However, the editor believes that the reason why raising a cat can make the owner's mind stronger is that cats often reject their owners. , if you get injured a lot, the painful area will one day become extremely powerful through training.

10. It is beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients to keep cats

It is said that Alzheimer’s patients who have cats at home are less likely to become anxious, and because cats do not require too much care, they are more suitable to serve as good companions for patients.

11. Children with cats at home miss less school

It is said that because children with cats at home have stronger immune systems, they will miss an average of 9 days less school next year than children without cats. There are also reports that children who grow up with cats are less likely to develop ear infections.

12. Keeping cats can help lower cholesterol

Some Canadian scientists believe that raising cats can lower triglyceride levels and thereby prevent high cholesterol. However,This is not the reason why cat lovers don’t exercise or pay attention to their diet!

13. Cats can prevent cancer

A research report by the National Institutes of Health points out that cat owners are less likely to suffer from lymphoma, and the longer they keep cats, the lower the risk. Why does this happen? It is said that during contact with cats, the bacteria they carry have the effect of improving their ability to resist infection.

14. Owning a cat can help promote social skills

Recent reports indicate that owning a cat can make it easier for people to be friendly to other people, and even introverted and shy people will become more daring to talk to others.

15. Keeping cats can treat depression

Pets love their owners unconditionally, so some scientists believe that keeping cats can alleviate or even cure depression.

16. Cats can help children with autism recover

A research report from the University of Queensland pointed out that autistic children who have cats are much more likely to talk, look directly at other people's faces, and smile than those who do not have contact with cats, and because cats are gentler and their behavior is more controlled , and therefore would be more suitable for autistic children than active dogs.

17. Petting a cat will make you happier

When petting a cat, the level of oxytocin in the human body increases, resulting in a pleasant feeling.

18. Cat owners are less likely to see a doctor

Some researchers pointed out that because they are happier and less stressed, elderly cat owners are less likely to be admitted to the hospital than those who do not own cats. Even if they are unfortunately admitted to the hospital, they will be discharged faster.

19. Children with cats are more gentle and compassionate

Studies have pointed out that cats regard themselves as the guardians of the family, so it is easier for them to learn how to be gentle and compassionate during contact with humans, especially children.

20. The sounds made by cats when they are comfortable have therapeutic effects

Didn’t you expect this? It is said that because cats make comfortable sounds at 20 – 140 Hz, they are suitable for treating certain diseases. Therefore, they can lower blood pressure and relax the listener, relieve symptoms of dyspnea, and help restore soft tissue and bone injuries.

21. Having a cat can reduce stress

In a survey, the University of Missouri invited 240 couples to take part in a stress-inducing test and found that couples with cats at home felt much less stressed than couples without cats.

22. Men who own cats are more attractive

It is said that a survey shows that more than 90% of single women think men with cats are more attractive than men without cats.

23. Keeping cats can reduce the chance of heart disease

A 10-year survey conducted by the University of Minnesota shows that because keeping a cat can help people reduce stress and relax, it can reduce the chance of heart attack by 40%.

　24. Cat ownership can prevent children from developing asthma and allergies

It is said that children who grow up with cats in their early years will become immune to asthma. In addition, research reports indicate that some children may even develop antibodies to help resist the disease.

25. Cat owners are less likely to have a stroke

Although researchers are not sure why, surveys have found that people who own cats are less likely to have a stroke than those who don't.