Animal Assisted Therapy: Cats
Safe with pregnancy
The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities.
Caution
They may shed copious amount of hair
A lot of people are allergic to them
They can claw furniture
Veterinary bills may be high
They sometimes vomit nasty and smelly substances
Changing the litter box is usually not a pleasant experience
They may reduce the bird population in your surroundings
Therapy for:
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Loneliness
Phobias
Mood swings
Suicidal tendencies
Commonly recommended breeds include:
Mixed breeds
Ragdolls
Abyssinians
Sphynx
American Shorthair
Persian
Maine coon
Comments
Cats can be low maintenance animals
They are affectionate and entertaining
They keep your environment free of pests
They do not need to be walked like dogs
They are happy with small home spaces
Black cats don’t actually change your luck
A cat flap is advisable to allow them out when they wish to
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