#7 – A Cat a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Even if specific health issues aren’t being discussed, studies have shown that people who own cats are 12% less likely to visit the doctor every year. This means that they’re healthier and happier than the rest of society overall.
#8 – Animal-Assisted Therapy Works
A study published in 2000 called Animal assisted therapy: Magic or Medicine? found that even visits by pets can greatly improve the well-being of those suffering from illness. Alzheimer’s patients were found to be less angry and depressed and children with ADHD showed improved attention spans.
#9 – Seizure Alerts
While the science behind cats detecting seizures is not understood, the studies are growing every day. Not all cats will alert to oncoming seizures, but there seem to be more and more reports of felines notifying their owners that something is about to happen.
