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The anxiety of Covid times and how cats can help

PoC avatarPosted on October 24, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2020

Until today, I had no sense of the anxiety that many people feel at the moment because of these difficult times. It is the uncertainty of the future which can cause anxiety in normally calm people and which exacerbates anxiety … Continue reading →

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Woman isolated during lockdown with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome finds comfort in her cat companions

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2020

NEWS AND OPINION: It is a time to praise the domestic cat for comforting vulnerable people who during extensive coronavirus pandemic lockdowns have been left isolated through no fault of their own. This is a time when the domestic cat … Continue reading →

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The beneficial role of companion animals during coronavirus lockdown

PoC avatarPosted on September 29, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 29, 2020

You would expect that the presence of companion animals in a household during the coronavirus lockdown would be beneficial to their human guardians and a survey confirms this. The study is called: Human-animal relationships and interactions during the Covid-19 lockdown … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged benefits to cat owners, companionship, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), human mental health | Leave a reply

Guy says: “This year has been rough so I adopted this cat and things have been better”.

PoC avatarPosted on September 23, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2020

The statement sums up the benefits that living with a domestic cat companion can bring you. “Snuggle cats” is a nice phrase which conjures up the sweet, tender moments that you spend with your cat when he or she is … Continue reading →

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A reminder that cats reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2020

Living with a cat companion when younger can protect against heart disease when older. I’m referring to a study which was published in 2009. This is not hot off the press but then we know that a cat companion can … Continue reading →

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The editor of The Spectator says goodbye to his cat eloquently

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2020

I would expect Sam Leith to say goodbye to his cat in a special way, eloquently and with passion and feeling. And he does. His words brought a tear to my eye because I know exactly what he felt and … Continue reading →

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Wonder cats: Trained to speed dial 911

PoC avatarPosted on July 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 14, 2020

This is the story of Tommy, a red tabby cat who lived (and may still live) with a guy called Gary Rosheisen. Gary was wheelchair-bound. He suffered from osteoporosis and occasionally had mini-strokes which affected his balance. He lived alone … Continue reading →

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What is the purpose of cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 24, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2020

The question is directed at domestic cats. The purpose of domestic cats has changed since they were domesticated but they hang on to their original role. This has caused a certain amount of consternation among some cat owners and the … Continue reading →

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Are blind cats more affectionate?

PoC avatarPosted on May 17, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 17, 2020

Are blind cats more affectionate? I don’t know for sure but I’ll guess that they are because they are more vulnerable. They need a human carer more urgently than a sighted cat. They are more dependent on a human guardian. … Continue reading →

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Picture of my cat joining me in self-isolation Pilates

PoC avatarPosted on March 22, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 22, 2020

Amongst the dire circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and the sad deaths there are some good things. In the UK all the gyms have shut under government orders. I usually go to the gym every day, first thing. It … Continue reading →

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