How a Pet Can Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

      

How a Pet Can Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

      1. Boost self-esteem

Your pet or pets give your unconditional love and support, boosting your self-confidence and making you more social, outgoing, and happy.

2. Reduce stress levels

Pets help control your heart rate and blood pressure in stressful moments—pets’ unconditional love and support, as well as spending time with your pets, lowers your anxiety levels. Cuddling, laughing and being comfortable with your pets lead to the release of oxytocin.

3. Help fight depression

Pets will help you fight the feeling of isolation and sadness. This is why dogs visit older people at home to help them feel less lonely. Pets such as dogs can also be used in therapy to promote the feeling of empathy, calmness, and acceptance.

4. Exercise and physical activity

Pets require a lot of exercises. Hence, you have to take the pet for walks and work out with them as an owner. Through walks, practice, and playtime, you get to exercise too. Walking dogs promotes engagement in and adherence to regular physical activity. As a pet owner, you don't have to pay for a gym membership, as you get your physical activities while walking and exercising with your pets.

5. Lower risk of allergies

So many people have allergies that are triggered by pets. However, having a pet lowers your risk of developing any allergies. A study shows that exposure to dogs and farm animals early in life reduces the risk of developing asthma. It is believed that exposure to pet hair might serve as natural immunotherapy for babies and children.

6. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Having a pet is presumed to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. A study suggests that cats owners are 30% less likely to have a heart attack and 40% less likely to have a stroke.

 

A pet's death is an emotional one, Pets in Peace will support and comfort you and your family during these difficult times. We provide a personal memorial service and pet aftercare for your pet. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

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