Thanksgiving is coming up fast! It’s important to take some time to be thankful for the good things in our lives. Kitties have clawed their way to the top section of that list! Our feline friends fill our lives with love, and have a special way of making us smile. Fluffy definitely deserves some recognition! A Michigan City, IN vet lists some reasons to be thankful for cats in this article.

Entertainment

If laughter is the best medicine, then our furry friends may be indispensable when it comes to keeping us healthy. Fluffy has kept her humans giggling for centuries with her charismatic vocalizations and amusing habits.

Health Benefits

Did you know that kitties are actually good for us? Fluffy has been shown to help ease depression and anxiety, lower our blood pressure, and reduce risk of strokes and heart attacks. Those soothing purrs may very well be a little bit magic!

Unconditional Love

Cats have a special way of making places in our hearts. One thing that is so special about our friendship with Fluffy is the fact that it really is unconditional. Your furry buddy doesn’t care where you work or what size you are. She just knows that her world revolves around you.

Mousing

To be fair, Fluffy’s mousing skills aren’t as in demand these days as they once were. However, back in the day, we truly prized kitties for their mouse-hunting skills. Nowadays, many people owned by cats aren’t exactly thrilled when their feline pals leave them ‘gifts’ on their doorsteps.

Purrfection

It’s always adorable when Fluffy starts purring as soon as you pet her or pick her up. In fact, that purr has some very interesting properties. The frequencies that kitties vibrate at have been shown to promote healing in bone and tissue. Those same frequencies are actually used in physical therapy! Purring cats also make great sleep aids.

Lovable Lap Warmers

Our feline companions are just the right size to fit perfectly into our laps. Fluffy makes a great snuggle buddy! Being able to settle down and enjoy a good book or movie with a kitty rumbling in your lap is a great way to relax after a long day.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns about your pet’s health or care. As your Michigan City, IN animal clinic, we are here to help!