Mutual Benefit of Cat Human Relationship
The domestic cat to human relationship is of mutual benefit. That is why the relationship exists. There was a moment thousands of years ago when the cat went from being a utilitarian animal (in killing rodents to protect grain), to becoming a companion animal and then a member of the family who sometimes takes precedence over other humans.
Associated: Human - cat relationship
Human Benefits
- Physiological - control over blood pressure, relaxation, decrease in anxiety, improved survival, longer lifespan after heart attacks.
- Psychological - decreased depression, improvement in mood.
- Practical - animal-assisted therapy, alerts to oncoming medical problems (anecdotal), focal point for conversation and action.
- Communal cooperation, common goal - e.g. assisting in trap-neuter-return programmes, assisting in reducing cat abuse including eliminating declawing, devocalisation operations, or being part of a team of foster carers for cats that need rehoming.
Cat Benefits
- Reliable food source/supply.
- Medical care.
- Protection from predators and disease.
- Pleasant environment (dependent on the quality of the cat caretaker).
- Decreased stress (also dependent on skills and commitment of human).
Associated: Human - cat relationship
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