Cats are excellent pets for older people. Indeed, they have a strong ability to soothe, and even have many therapeutic benefits.
Are you looking for a calm, cuddly and affectionate little feline for an elderly person around you? Here are some ideas of cat breeds perfectly adapted!
The Burmes
You can trust his appearance: the Burmese, or Sacred Burma, is a real living plush! Its coat very silkycan be brushed every day, but it is a cat that requires littlemaintenance daily. His calm and playful character at the same time adapts perfectly to the still active elderly who need company.
- The British Shorthair
The Persian
The Persian is a breed that is generally very popular with the elderly. Indeed, it is a calm feline, who loves apartment life, and who spends long hours napping. Very affectionate, he also likes people to take care of him during a few moments of play, and especially throughsessions brushing. Last advantage: as it has a very wide variety of dresses, there is something for everyone!
The Ragdoll
Do you know the Ragdoll ? Its name means "rag doll" in English, and for good reason: this cat relaxes all its muscles and becomes quite limp when you take it in her arms! The elderly will appreciate its calm and cuddly side. He is a very wise cat in an apartment: this feline never leaves his master, and has a lot of love to give.
The Bombay
This beautiful little panther is also an excellent pet for seniors. Indeed, despite its wild appearance, the Bombay is a breed of cat very affectionate and close to human. Very patient, he quickly adapts to his new environment and exhibits health fairly robust. The elderly can easily take care of it and play with it!
TheEuropean
Obviously, theEuropean could not be missing in this list: it is the cat closest to its owner and the most faithful there is. These qualities make him an ideal choice for elderly people who are isolated or in need of care. TheEuropean likes to be taken care of: he loves caresses, little attentions and games. It will surely bring a lot of joy and appeasement to its owner!
The Chartreux
The list of qualities of the Chartreux is endless: it is a magnificent feline very intelligent, independent but affectionate, at the same time talkative and discreet, and above all very home-like. He is excellent company for seniors who will appreciate his loyalty, docility and small tokens of affection. The icing on the cake, this cat breed adapts just as well to outdoor life as it does in an apartment.
The Himalayan
Impossible not to fall for her magnificent blue eyes! TheHimalayan is a very elegant and very gentle cat, who really enjoys contact with humans. It is the ideal companion for the elderly, because it appreciates that we take care of it, and is very easy to handle. Very sociable, he also gets along perfectly with children and other pets in the house.
The Ragamuffin
This very imposing cat is a real miniature bear! But don't be fooled: Ragamuffin is actually a very gentle and placid companion, ideal for the elderly. It is also often said of him that he acts like a dog: very curious, he follows his master everywhere, and always demands attention. Moreover, its beautiful fur requires brushing daily.
The Norwegian
Here is a very robust breed of cat: the Norwegian is the ideal choice for seniors who are looking for an affectionate companion, but also independent. This feline loves to live outdoors, but always comes back to his master for a few hugs. It can also live in a smaller space, as long as it has a few high supports to dominate its environment.
