Cats as pets in old age

We are living longer and older: it is a fact. And, unfortunately, more and more older people are living alone. Today's pace of life, work schedules and the fact that many families have had to go live in big cities means that many of our elders spend the day alone.

In these cases, having a cat as a pet substantially improves the lives of our elders. In general, any pet can brighten the lives of our grandparents, but at Dibaq Petcare we think that a cat is the most appropriate. You want to know why?

• A cat keeps you company , it is a living being that can give a lot of affection. Contrary to the urban legend that cats are surly, most love to sit on people's laps while being petted.
• They are independent , that is, they do not need to go out every day and the care they require is easily assumed by older people (grooming, cleaning, food).
• Unlike dogs, they do not need long walks or physical exercise in which people actively intervene. Many of the toys that cats like the most are a rope tied to a toy that the elderly can handle perfectly from their favorite chair.
• If you decide to buy a cat, it is advisable that the cat be an adult . A puppy can cause more stress than benefit.
• If necessary, a cat can be left alone at home for several days, with the simple condition that someone comes by to give it food and water and clean its litter box.
• It has been shown that older people who live with a pet live longer , go to the doctor less , and are less likely to feel sad or apathetic. When attending to the needs of the animal, they tend to give less importance to the ailments of age.

In short, cats can become good allies for older people.