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10 Benefits of Having a Pet

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10 Benefits of Having a Pet

10 Benefits of Having a Pet
By Positivemed-Team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson

Decreased Stress

Pet owners suffer less from depression than those without pets. As stated by a study from State University of New York, when conducting a stressful task people experienced less stress when their pets were with them than when a spouse, friend, or a family member was with them.

More Exercise

Pets have positive effects on your health, especially dogs. You need to walk and play with your dog several times each day so that most dog owners get the recommended minimum 30 minutes of exercise a day keeping them in shape and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A More Active Social Life

Polls show that people tend to trust people with pets more than people without pets. People are more likely to indulge in a conversation with those who own a pet. Having a pet is just like having a friend.

Eases Pain

Pets can be the best medicine, especially when you are going through chronic pain. It also reduces anxiety.

Lowers Blood Pressure

People who own pets have lower blood pressure than those who don’t.

10 Benefits of Having a Pet

Lowers Cholesterol

Another health benefit of owning a pet is lower cholesterol. It has been observed that people who own pets have significantly lower cholesterol and triglycerides than those who don’t.
Improves Mood

Having a pet helps to improve your mood. When you return to your they are always happy to see you. Pets therapy is becoming much more widespread. Those who own pets are less likely to commit suicide than those who don’t.

Keep Your Chin Up

Having a pet is a great way to beat the blues. Pets offer unconditional love and also give their owners a sense of purpose, which can be crucial for those feeling down. Pets combat feelings of loneliness by providing companionship, which can boost your overall mood and bring you feelings of joy and happiness.

Cancer Detection

Your pet can be a saviour. Our canine friends often have the ability to smell cancer in the human body. It has been witnessed that owners whose dogs kept sniffing or licking a mole or lump on their body so they get it checked out, discovering it was cancer. Dogs are so good at this that some of them are trained to detect cancer.

Involves less Doctors

Pet owners over 65 make 30 % less visits to their doctors than those without. Owning a pet helps you stay healthier and happier.

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