Sunday, September 27, 2009

Cats In The Lives of Famous People

By Robert Jizawa

Cats have fascinated and intrigued people of the world, for ages. First domesticated then worshipped in ancient Egypt , later bred and exported abroad, cats became loyal companions and objects of admiration.

The Broadway Musical "Cats" is an excellent example of how these animals can influence artists in different periods of time.

Tolstoy even told the tale of a cat who was critical to his story "Master and Margarita"; Sir Winston Churchill firmly believed that cats were important companions and always had his pal Jock in the room when meals were to commence.

Sir Isaac Newton created the cat flap, now called the door flap, to stop his cats from letting too much light in the laboratory by opening hte door. Although it was invented in the 17th century, the door flap is still a necessity to let cats in and out of the house with ease.

Nikola Tesla, a prodigious inventor was first struck with question "What is electricity?" in early childhood while petting his cat Macak. Sparks produced by the repetitive contact of his palm with the cat's fur pushed Tesla to later make phenomenal discoveries in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering!

People are easily entranced by a cat's graceful gait, their hypnotic eyes and relaxing purr. You can even find cat fancier clubs just for cat lovers as well as salons and pet clothing lines that cater to your feline's needs. Consumers not only love their pets, they also love to spend money on their pets and they like to buy specialty items--frontline for cats is an example.

Cats aren't only aesthetically pleasing; they also possess some therapeutic values. Contact cats can help lower high blood pressure according to a study published in 2002 by professors W.B. Mendes, J. Blascovich and K. Allen of the State University of New York. In their article called "Cardiovascular Reactivity and the Presence of Pets, Friends and Spouses: the Truth about Cats and Dogs," they explain the means by which cats can help lower stress and benefit someone's overall health.

Cats are extremely popular in North America because they are indoor animals that are low in maintenance. The American Veterinary Medical Association in 2007 stated that in the United States there are over 82 million felines being kept as pets. A cat that is an indoor cat only will have a significantly longer lifespan when compared with a cat who is allowed outdoors. Indoor cats will not be hit by a car, exposed to cat fights, and an indoor cat simply will not be exposed to the various diseases and bacteria that are endemic in the outdoor cat population. Whether or not you decide to let your cat out or keep your friend indoors at all times will depend upon your personal circumstances and is ultimately your decision. You must love and care for your cat. If you take someone in, you are responsible for them. Do not let them down.

"Time spend with cats is never wasted" - Sigmund Freud.

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