Something to purr about: cats reduce heart attack risk


	Something to purr about: cats reduce heart attack risk

Newfman

2-23-2008 4:46 PM

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Newfman says:

What do you say, cat owners?

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2-23-2008 8:10 PM

ratilfar

As long as you choose your kitty carefully and engage him/her she will reward you a thousand fold.

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