I read today in Yahoo health news that there are 5 ways pets can improve our health.  There are 5 ways which is also supported by WebMD.   For many years long back, we have dog pets until one died in an accident then  we just did not care to have one again.  The pain of separation was felt.  When we moved in to current place, their was  a stray cat that stayed with us until she gave birth to 4 kitties then later many more.  When she had more we have to sent her away, leaving us her 4 first kittens until the three of them got lost and maybe died and only one left.  For now that lone kitten gave bith to 1 baby and it’s our family’s cuddly pet.  We talked to her (she’s a she) hehehe, play with her.

Reading the news today gave me the assurance that it is not really wrong to have hairy pets. Here are 5 reasons why we should let our pets stay:

1. Prevent allergies: Many new studies show that children who grow up in a household with furry animals or on a farm, have less risk for allergies, and asthma and a stronger immune system.
2. Friend magnets: Pets are natural conversation starters so your pet can help you meet people if you have social anxiety or chronic shyness.
3. Benefit the aged: For the elderly, caring for a pet can offer exercise and companionship. Studies have also shown that for Alzheimer’s patients, those who have a pet have fewer anxious outbursts.
4. Good for the mind and soul: Those who have pets are less likely to suffer from depression, are better equipped to handle stressful situations, and they also have lower blood pressure.
5. Good for your heart: Pet owners who suffer from a heart attack will live longer than those who are petless. Studies have also shown that men who own pets have lower cholesterol.

I now conclude that our pet cat is good for a depressed me, and for mom who has high blood pressure and high cholesterol.