Why Cats Make Great Pets Reason #5

Having a cat in your home is great for plenty of reasons! This week we've proven that

• Cats are good for your heath, and help to lower your blood pressure and risk of heart attack
• Cats are funny and reduce stress levels
• Owning a cat is low-maintenance--they don't need to be walked and are content with curling up next to you, purring. And,
• Cats are affectionate, and will give you tons of love.

As if that isn't enough already, all of these things and more, combined together, have proven that cats make you happier.

Cats have been proven to make people happier--one reason they do is their funny antics.

Cats make a person happier in many ways. Caring for a cat creates a sense of purpose, and improves morale. It also inspires people to take better care of themselves.

 

Hearing your cat purr also increases happiness and, as mentioned in an earlier post, has other health benefits.

 

Owning a cat can make a person feel loved and needed. Not to mention that laughing at a cat's funny behavior makes a person happier as well.

 

Overall, it has been proven that happier people are healthier people.

 

There are so many reasons as to why cats make great pets! The benefits are limitless. We've only listed five ways here, but all of them will be apparent if ever a furry feline steps into your home.

 

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Why Cats Make Great Pets--#4

Cats are funny, loving, and help reduce stress levels, but some people might need something more to convince them that cats make wonderful pets. Here's reason #4:

Taking care of a cat is easy, and, as proven yesterday, cats give you lots of love in return. Of course, like any pet, it costs money to have a cat--vet appointments, food, toys, litter box, other essentials... but there are definite things about cat care that are very easy.

First, cats are satisfied with simple toys. If you want to give your cat a fun treat, just fill a sock with catnip, tie off the end, and your cat is occupied with tons of fun! Cats will play with balls of tinfoil and paper, and even play with yarn--but do be careful when cats play with objects like these. Make the toy balls large enough that they cannot be swallowed, and always supervise play with yarn so your cat doesn't eat it.

Cats also don't need to be walked like dogs do, as they get exercise from playing with their toys (or with each other) indoors.

On top of that, cats use the litter box, so they don't have to go outside like dogs. Also, it is highly recommended that cats stay indoors, as it is much safer there for them.

When they are awake, lots of cats are energetic, but cats do sleep a lot, sometimes comically as you saw on Sunday. Relaxing with a sleeping cat against you is not only calming, but a great bonding time.

Make sure to come back tomorrow for the fifth and final reason as to why cats make great pets.

Why Cats Rule as Pets--Reason #3

Not only do cats improve your health and provide endless laughs, but--and here's reason #3 that cats make great pets--they will give you unending love in return.

No cat owner will deny that their cat loves them. When she looks at you with happy eyes, or purrs and rubs against your legs, you'll know. But if that isn't enough proof, try this:

http://www.petcentric.com/07-13-2009/do-cats-feel-love


It shows all the different ways that cats love, including that they have, amazingly, traveled long distances to find their owners through places they do not know. *

The article also notes incidents in which the cat has risked her life for her owner. After the owner fell out a window, the cat jumped, too. **

Clearly, cats are full of love for their people, and will love you boundlessly. Come back tomorrow to see reason #4 as to why cats make GREAT pets!

*Do not try this at home! :) It is not safe for cats to go outside, especially through places they don't know.

**Do not try this either!!!!!!

Why Cats Make Great Pets--Part 2

Yesterday we learned that owning a cat can improve your health, but if that's not enough to prove that cats are great pets, here's reason number two:

Cats are funny. Hilarious, even. In fact, the internet is filled with all kinds of funny cats--and your home could be, as well!

Plus, cats can entertain themselves, and don't need to go on multiple walks a day. When cats run around the room chasing their toys--or playing with each other--they get their exercise and you get entertainment!

Of course, cats are not always solitary animals! Even though they can entertain themselves and are happy to just be around you, cats will love you boundlessly. But that's for tomorrow!

In the meantime, here are some cats for your entertainment:

Why Cats Make Great Pets

Have you ever wondered if getting a cat would be a good idea? After all, it costs time and money to feed your cat, buy her toys, give her attention, and change that litter in the litter box. So why go through the trouble, you may ask.

There are plenty of reasons as to why cats make great pets. Over today and the next four days, we will show you 5 of the BEST REASONS that you need a cat.

First, and this is one that is undisputable, owning a cat reduces a person's stress levels. When you come home and see a cat run to the door in greeting, it makes you feel less lonely and therefore relieves your stress. Cats can even sense when you're feeling down by your scent and behavior. Cats will generally behave in a comforting way when you feel upset, whether it's rubbing against you or purring.

In addition, owning a cat has other health benefits. A cat's purr does not only reduce stress, but it also lowers blood pressure and risk of heart attack.

There's reason #1 for why cats make the best pets! Come back tomorrow for reason #2.

It's November!

Happy November, cat lovers! Get ready for a fun-filled month!

We'd like to bring a wild cat fact to your attention today. Did you know that there are less than 40 Amur leopards left in existance? That's about 30 Amur leopards left in existance. That is a very low number.

What can you do to help?

1. Raise awareness! Tell your friends and family about the needs of Amur leopards.
2. Adopt an Amur Leopard! Of course, we don't mean literally, but you can make a "symbolic adoption" by donating money to the WWF to help Amur Leopard conservation. To learn more, click here.

We've done it before, and we'll do it again--let's make a difference for the better!

Fun Fact!

Did you know...

Cats can dream in their sleep--just like humans!

Did you know...

House cats have about 473 taste buds!

Cats' eyes typically glow green when in the dark, but sometimes they can glow red.

Every cat in a household should have their own food bowl and litterbox to prevent disagreements.

Fun Fact

Cats' paw pads are sensitive to vibrations. This makes it easier for them to sense nearby prey.

Super Summer--Saturday Spotlight

This summer, EC101 is going to put a spotlight on a cat breed every Saturday. What does this mean? This means that you can learn cool facts about this cat breed and see some funny pictures and videos featuring this breed.
This Saturday, the spotlight is on MAINE COONS! Maine Coon cats are known for being kind, loving, and smart. These cats generally don't have trouble living with dogs or children.

Here's a funny video we found on YouTube that shows just how smart Maine Coon cats are...

 Did you know... Maine Coon cats are widely admired for their beauty?


Maine Coon cats are widely admired for their beauty

Maine Coons have lots of favorable qualities such as being kind. This Maine Coon cat shows lots of patience when "attacked" by a little kitten:

Well that's all for this week's Saturday Spotlight! For more information on the popular Maine Coons, visit their mini-article on the "Cat Breeds" page.

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR SUMMER CONTESTS! CHECK THEM OUT ON THE "SUPER SUMMER" PAGE!

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Did you know...

...Ragdolls mature slower than most cats? They don't reach their full size until they are about four years old.

Learn more cool facts like this on our "Cat Breeds" page!

Did you know...

A cat can jump as high as 5 times their own height! That's amazing for such a little creature!

Imagine if the average human could jump that high--they'd be jumping about 28 feet in the air!

Did you know...

Did you know... that cats can hear in a range from 20-64,000 hertz?
Humans, on the other hand, often can only hear frequencies between 20 and 20,000 hertz.
Wow! Cats can hear really high-pitched sounds!

Picking the Best Cat

When it comes to chosing the best cat breed for you and your family, you could have a lot of trouble. Some breeds are loud, some are lap cats, some are energetic, some sleep a lot, some are outgoing, some will hide when visitors come... the list could go on and on!
Look no farther for a solution to finding which cat breed is best. We can help you make your decision. Here are some cat breeds and their personalities...

American Bobtails will get along well with kids and other pets that you might have.
Ragdolls are great with kids because they like to fetch, have their belly rubbed, do tricks, and will sometimes follow you around.
Himalayans like to be around their family and are calm lap cats. Although they will play with you often, they are not highly energetic. Persians are the same way.
Siamese cats are loud talkers.
Bengal cats demand to be active. They are highly energetic.
Abyssinians are very social and dislike being left alone.
Tonkinese cats have lots of energy.

There are tons more cat breeds than the ones that are listed here! In fact, there are about 100 cat breeds! Look over this list and also our cat breeds page to see which cat breed is best for you.

Sources:
http://www.cat-breed-info.com/american-bobtail.html
http://gracefuldolls.com/breed-info/
http://hybridcatbreeds.com/bengal-cats-a-breed-with-attention-deficit-disorder/
Personal Experience/Our own cats
http://www.catbreedsjunction.com/abyssinian-cat.html

For more information:
http://everythingcat101.blogspot.com/p/cat-breeds.html

Can You Feed This To Your Cat?

Do you know what is okay to feed your cat and what isn't? This is an important thing to know so that you can keep your cat healthy!
Test your knowledge of cat diets with our new game below! Drag the foods onto a yes or a no depending on whether they can be eaten by a cat or not. Keep in mind that although some foods are not poisonous, the best food for cats is cat food formulated especially for them!

Study this by using flash cards

Pages Galore!

Do you need help with a new kitten? Confused on what your cat is trying to tell you? Curious about your pet cat's wild relatives? Want to know more about famous cats? Need to hear some amazing cat poetry?

Then look no farther! We have multiple pages on our website aside from the homepage. You can get to them in the form of tabs at the top of the page.

Today, we are going to share an article from the "Your New Kitten" page. It is about choosing which kind of food to get for your cat. It is titled "Food."

What type of food should you buy for your cat? When considering this, here are a few things you should think about...

What was your cat previously fed? You may want to continue this diet to prevent stomach problems.

Do you want to feed your cat dry food or wet food? Both types have their benefits. For example, you shouldn't leave wet food out for longer than a few hours because then it will spoil. But dry food can be left out for longer. Lots of cats like wet food, but there are also lots that like dry food. You could feed your cats both kinds for a balanced diet. :)

What age is your cat? Some brands change the recipe a bit for different aged cats to better fit their needs. If your cat is a kitten, make sure that your cat food bag says "kitten" or can be for all ages.

When it's time to make the decision, you could always ask your cat's veterinarian what cat food they recommend for your fluffy friend.

That's all for now, cat lovers! Have a wonderful day!

*****For more articles like this, be sure to visit all the pages on our website!*****

Cats are better than dogs

Have you visited the "CATS or Dogs?" page recently? We're going to post some stories and facts from that page here. If you like dogs better than cats, here's one fact that applies to both cat and dog lovers...

Believe it or not: Some people believe that cats have superpowers. Not that they can fly, or become invisible or anything like that, but people like Dr. Rupert Sheldrake believe that people and animals can have psychic connections. This goes for cats and dogs...

These animals can sense a coming bombing or earthquake...

Cats and dogs might respond to their owners' suffering or death even if they're far away...

They can detect when a loved one is calling on the phone before the phone is picked up...

Cats and dogs hide on a day they are supposed to go to the vet before the carrier is taken out. (We're sure you can relate to that :D)
Source: Evidence for a Feline Sixth Sense

And now for stories about amazing cats! Even if you don't like cats, you could still find something that amazes you!

A woman named Kimberley was gardening one day when she saw a poisonous snake. When the snake was about to attack, Kimberley's cat ran and attacked the snake. Her cat got bitten on the paw but recovered in three days. Source: Cat Heroes

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow."
~Jeff Valdez

A study proved that owning a cat reduces your chance of heart disease by 30%. The same thing was not proved with dogs. For more information on this, you can visit this website.

Gary Rosheisen trained his cat, Tommy, to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. When Gary fell from his wheelchair and couldn't get back up, Tommy called the ambulence. Source: Cat Heroes


A cat in Florida fell out of the sixteenth floor in an apartment building and survived! Wow!

"If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow, but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much."
~Mark Twain

Cats are the most popular pet in North America. There are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs, and over 30% of North American households own cats. Source: http://facts.randomhistory.com/interesting-facts-about-cats.html

For more stories, quotes and facts like these, visit the "CATS or Dogs?" page!

Just one announcement: Don't forget to submit your entries for our contest! See the contests page for details!

So Much Cat Hair!

"No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch."
~Leo Dworken

Those of you who are cat owners certainly know how it feels to look around your house and see kitty fluff all over. Owners of longhaired cats especially have realized exactly how much fur a cat can leave. (It is a lot!) And with spring coming up, cats will be shedding extra. How can you possibly keep up with it all? Well, here's one way that you can do it...

Comb, comb, comb! Comb your cat(s) often to get off all the fur he/she is shedding. If your cat doesn't like combing, try to stroke your cat between each comb  stroke to keep your cat happy. If that doesn't work, you can try to comb them when they're sleepy--they may fall back to sleep.
Remember, combs seem to work better than regular brushes when it comes to really giving your cat a good grooming. Try using a comb instead of a brush if that is what you normally use.

Good luck!

Cats Got Talent!

Lots of people are under the impression that dogs can be trained and cats can't. But this is not true! Cats can be trained just like dogs can--it just takes a little longer.

Don't believe it? Check out this video of a piano-playing cat! That's right--a piano-playing cat! We take no credit for this video. Here it is:

But that isn't all! You can train your cat to fetch with EverythingCat101's guide! Here it is:
How to... Train Your Cat to Fetch
And here's a cute video of a kitten fetching a toy. EverythingCat101 does take credit for the following video so if you use it anywhere, please remember to cite us! Thanks!

Good luck with the training, cat lovers! Remember to stay patient with your cat and to never give up! Every training session is making progress, even if you can't tell yet.

Face the Facts

Lots of wild cats are endangered and really need our help!

More tigers are living in captivity than in the wild!
Three subspecies of tiger are already extinct!
There are about 20,000 lions left in the wild!

We have to do something. Learn about wild cats on our "Wild Cats" page. Get inspired to make a difference with Save BigCatz, a website created by the makers of EverythingCat101. Check it out!

Big cats need our help! Making a difference is easy! Follow these easy tips to help out.