Caring For Your Cat

Did you know that your cat is a good source to relieve stress?
Well they are, and much more than that.  And the truth be
told they are also the cause of stress.  Especially when they
are sick and have you worried and stressed out about them,
or even when they are just being totally unruly.  But I do not
want to focus on them creating stress; I want to share how
they eliminate stress for our everyday lives. 

It could be the gentle nudge of their nose to get your attention
to the beautiful sound of their purr that will relieve any stress
that has built up throughout the day.  Animals also have a keen
sense of knowing when you are not feeling yourself.  I have
noticed that my cats are very much in tune with my daily
activities and do know my routine and know when something
is not right.   

Have you ever had such a stressful day that you just didn’t
know how you were going to get rid of this horrible feeling? 
I have been there many times before, and I have tried so
many types of relaxation techniques to put my mind at ease
and have a peaceful moment.  It wasn’t until I got my first cat
that I found total peace within myself. 

If you have a cat, you may have experienced some of these
wonderful stress relievers.  Cats are truly remarkable at
comforting when you need it.  Just by simply stroking your
cat is a very soothing experience.  I will usually sit in my
comfortable chair and one of the cats will jump into my lap
and allow me to pet them.  I will usually start by stroking
their head first, scratching behind the ears, and then stroking
down their back.  When I make long, slow strokes it starts
to erase the stress that I had been feeling that day.  And it
also reduces your cat’s stress from missing you all day. 

There are times when I hit the right chord with whichever
cat happens to be on my lap, and they will start to purr up
a storm.  Their purring is such a soothing and relaxing sound
and feeling.  The vibration from the purring has actually put
me to sleep before.  I am much better now that I have cats
to relieve some of the daily stress that is accumulated each day.   

Over time you may even begin to associate your cat with the
feeling of relaxation and stress just melts away just by seeing
them waiting for you at the door.  I have pictures of my cats
on my desk at work and if I feel like I am getting too tense
about something I just look at the picture and imagine them
sitting on my lap, purring until I feel better.  This is such a
wonderful feeling and one that is good to be able to have each
and every day. 

If you experience stress, whether it is daily or occasionally and
you are able to have a cat, sit down with them in your favorite
chair.  Stroke their silky fur and listen to the melodic purr and
feel your stress go away.