Posts in Category: Cat and Kitten Care

Your cat never ceases to amuse you. Whether you share your life with a crazy kitten or a mellow senior cat, they can add a rich new dimension to your life. Here are six ways your cat can help to make you healthier and happier:

Cats Provide Steady Companionship

People living alone sometimes experience loneliness. Even while interacting with others, coming home to an empty house can create an isolated feeling. Seniors in long-term care, or others who aren’t physically able to enjoy many social interactions, have an especially tough time. Fortunately, studies show that cat ownership can help to decrease these feelings of loneliness.

Cats are known to be independent and aloof, so it can be difficult to understand what they’re thinking. Cats often exhibit a behavior known as kneading, which looks a little like your cat is kneading bread dough or “making biscuits.”

What exactly is kneading? Why do cats do it? Can it become excessive? Here are some answers that may help you better understand your feline friend.