Healthier Hearts for Cat Owners

IvyRose · 03-21-2008, 02:53 AM

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Researchers looked at nearly 4,500 adults and found that cat ownership was related to a 40% lower risk of suffering a fatal heart attack.

The team speculated that having a cat may reduce stress and anxiety, and so protect against cardiovascular disease.

The findings of the study were unveiled at the International Stroke Conference.

Vautrin · 03-21-2008, 06:22 AM

Excellent news.

TKDLady · 03-21-2008, 08:08 AM

Wish I wasn't allergic to cats!!!

Luba · 03-21-2008, 08:17 AM

I'm still grieving for my lost cat who is one pet I will NEVER forget and ALWAYS be grateful for her!

Vautrin · 03-21-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TKDLady

Wish I wasn't allergic to cats!!!

My gf also is allergic to just about anything with fur. However, since she was adopted by a cat she has become a lot less allergic (at least to him).

TKDLady · 03-21-2008, 03:33 PM

I could probably find one that didn't bother me too much but I can't get my husband to let me try so I am SOL.

Vautrin · 03-21-2008, 03:59 PM

Apparently Siberian long hair is reportedly not causing many allergy issues (hypoallergenic).

IvyRose · 03-21-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Luba

I'm still grieving for my lost cat who is one pet I will NEVER forget and ALWAYS be grateful for her!

I'm sorry, Luba.

Luba · 03-21-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IvyRose

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Originally Posted by Luba

I'm still grieving for my lost cat who is one pet I will NEVER forget and ALWAYS be grateful for her!

I'm sorry, Luba.

Thanks, IvyRose! I don't talk about it anymore, but it still hurts like crazy inside...THE most special pet we've ever had! We will never know what happened to her as she just disappeared one night and there will never be any closure...