Bea Burns

Cats have the ability to reduce stress with effects such as; decreased heart rate, slowed breathing and increase in serotonin and dopamine. These benefits help reduce your blood pressure and decrease the chance of having bad heart health. With their help in uplifting your mood it helps reduce your anxiety, increasing your calmness and reducing any feelings of isolation. Petting a cat is a way to express your affection and satisfy our needs to nurture. Their purring in response is what can trigger a positive response in our bodies, making us feel calm and content. Whether you like cats or not, they are amazing companions that aid humans a lot more than you initially realize.