There are more than a few good reasons to own a pet. For one
thing, pets tend to have a beneficial effect on human beings due mainly to the
fact that they fulfil the basic need of human beings for touch. Even hardened
prison criminals have shone favourable long term changes after having
interacted with a pet, with many going through affection mutually for the first
time. Touching, cuddling, holding or stroking an animal that is loving can
rapidly soothe and calm you when you feel stress. A pet’s companionship can
also help in easing lonely feelings. Some pets are good motivations for
exercising which can boost mood substantially.
Great Buddies
Pets truly make great buddies. After a hard day at work,
those who own pets truly feel the love. As a matter of fact, for almost
twenty-five years, it has been proven by study after study that life with a pet
can provide specific benefits to health. Not only can pets lessen anxiety, but
they also lower blood pressure. They are also immunity boosters and to top it
off, they can even help get you a date!
Good for Seniors
Research shows that patients going through Alzheimer’s have
less outbursts of anxiety when there is a pet in the house. In addition,
caregivers tend to feel less of a burden when a pet is indoors, particularly
cats which require less caring than dogs. Caring for a pet or even just walking
a dog for senior citizens who are able to is one way to provide companionship
and exercise. When some insurance companies know that seventy-five year olds
have pets in their lives, it usually helps tip the scales in their favour.
Magnets for Dates
Great for helping you form relationships, dogs help to start
conversations easier. In particular, a pet dog can help ease individuals out of
shyness or social isolation. People ask whether a dog can or cannot do tricks,
what breed they are and which vet you go to.
Conversations around dogs are very easy to strike up.
Immunity Booster
In the past, families assumed that pets would increase the
likelihood of allergies occurring and that kids would develop pet allergies.
More and more studies, however, has made the suggestion that kids who grow up
in homes with animals that have fur, such as a pet dog or pet cat or exposed to
larger animals on a farm, have less of a risk of asthma and allergies.
Mark Perry is a dedicated veterinarian for Canada Vet with over 20 years experience. A farm boy born and breed, Dr Perry loves all animals but he has a special place in his heart for working animals, particularly working dogs and horses.
Mark Perry is a dedicated veterinarian for Canada Vet with over 20 years experience. A farm boy born and breed, Dr Perry loves all animals but he has a special place in his heart for working animals, particularly working dogs and horses.
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