I found out that my new NP is a cat dad!

[Siwsan]

I had an appointment with him, yesterday. He had asked me to track my blood pressure (good before Nov 6, not good, after). I pointed out two REALLY good readings from both sides of that time and said when I took those, Merlin was snuggling with me.

No doubt my previous NP would have scoffed. She was very unpleasant. Not this one. He confirmed that many studies have shown that a pet's comfort is good for our health. He also knows it from first hand experience with his own kitten.

As if I didn't already have reason enough to be thankful to have been switched to his patient list, now I can add another.