What affects us affects cats
By Jo Singer Those of us who live with felines are already keenly aware of the health benefits we get from sharing our homes and hearts with companion cats. Backing up this statement is the fascinating results of the second scientific study made at the University of Minnesota Stroke Research center published in the …
By Everett Malone There are more than 95 million “owned” cats (cats as pets) in the US, according to the World Animal Foundation. Cat owners have long felt that feline companionship had both physical and mental benefits, and science is now backing up some of those claims. Senior care centers are also taking notice …
The intimacy that silence brings is the trademark of the best moments with my cat. He is lying across my legs. I stroke him and whisper gently to him, little loving sounds. He knows what they mean. They reassure him. I comb him and he rubs his cheek against my hand. He sniffs my …
A person who is stressed for any reason that is unconnected to cats, is going to find it harder to be a good cat caretaker. That is my assessment. I am referring to a person who is stressed because of things such as difficulties with relationships, finance or work. These are the kinds of …
