All the June 4 are celebrated on International Hug Your Cat Day. This international anniversary emerged in the 1980s to celebrate our felines and foster our emotional relationship with them. Some sources maintain that this day is celebrated on May 3 and others on June 4. But, it never hurts to hug your michi.
In addition to being satisfying for people, hugging your cat helps strengthen the bond with the animal and improves its health, among other benefits that we will detail below.
The origin of Hug Your Cat Day
Cat lovers believe, and many of us agree, that two days to worship these animals were not enough. Therefore, the International Day of Cats, which is February 20, and Siamese Cat Day (April 6), was added to the International Day of Hugging Cats.
In some countries it is celebrated on May 3, but in ours the date is June 4. It has been like this since the 80s when the need to highlight the importance of the bond between people and this particular pet.
The 5 benefits of hugging a cat
Not only is it beneficial for the owners, but this type of affection is generally well received by the animal, and below we will list 5 benefits that this practice has:
1. Strengthens the bond between owner and feline
The bond that is created every day with your animal is strengthened with physical contact, especially with hugs, which remove the feeling of loneliness for both your cat and you.
2. They are beneficial for your health
Hugs release endorphins, proteins that relieve pain and generate a feeling of well-being. They also help you in case of an illness, for a faster recovery and are effective against anxiety and stress.
3. Hugging them also improves their health
This practice relieves stress in the animal, improves its mood and predisposes it to want to play, hunt and eat. Additionally, this can help improve its behavior if it is a destructive or violent animal.
4. If he purrs, the better
The fact that he purrs when hugged can help cure diseases such as headaches, joint and muscle pain.
5. Receive and give unconditional love
For both the animal and the human, it will generate a feeling of love, that is, both your cat and you will feel loved.
Source: Ambito
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