There are many benefits of having a cat for the health of the body. Not only fun and relieve stress, the benefits of having a cat are also good for health. As long as the pet cat is cared for and kept clean. Cats are one of the favorite animals to be pets. Its soft fur, cute and spoiled behavior make this animal even more adorable. In addition, keeping a cat also brings health benefits.
Helping children with autism Another benefit of having a cat is that it can help children with autism. Researchers from the University of Missouri, USA, found that autistic children's social interactions increase dramatically when around pets. In the study, half of the families participating in the study kept cats. Parents reported strong attachments formed between them and their children.
"These kinds of social skills are usually difficult for children with autism," said Gretchen Carlisle, researcher at the Center for Human-Animal Interaction Research. In addition, the assertiveness of children's communication is also greater if they live with pets.
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