Cats May Help Prevent Heart Attacks: New Research March 10, 2008
A recent study amongst American cat owners indicates that having a cat in your household reduces the risk of heart attack by almost a third. The study, carried out across 4,300 homes, indicates a strong correlation between having a cat and reducing the likelihood of heart attacks. Perhaps soon we will see doctors prescribing cats to people for their health.
Dog owners shouldn’t feel left out though, the researchers feel that dogs and other pets will have a similar effect, it’s just that their study didn’t include enough dog owners to give statistically conclusive results.
As an aside, in New York if you live in an apartment that has a no pets policy, then I believe it is possible to get a note from your doctor indicating that you have to have a cat for your mental health, and to help reduce depression. Good news for NY cat lovers, especially given how stressful big cities can be.
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