Do Pets Really Make You Healthy?

Do pets really make you healthy? Are pets good for our health and general well-being? The answer is a resounding YES! Our pets can boost our immune system, lower our blood pressure, help us to relax, and reduce stress.

Studies undertaken by the National Institutes of Health reveal that interactions with pets have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels and feelings of loneliness. 

There are many people who believe that owning a pet is a great way to improve our physical and mental health, and that pets can increase our longevity by helping to prevent or slow down the progression of different diseases.

Many of us have pets for different reasons. Some of us have pets because we enjoy having them around. Some of us have pets because we struggle with loneliness – we all have pets for different reasons, and that’s okay.  

Pets are great teachers

The bond with our pets can be very beneficial. We often think of them as our best friends or family members. Some people even consider their pets to be just as important as their children and are loved just as much.

We can learn a lot from these animals as they teach us how to be in and share a loving relationship. For instance, rescue dogs have helped rehabilitate inmates in prisons in the United States, and have successfully taught them the value of trust and responsibility.

They give us an appreciation for life, nature, an understanding of how our world works, and a connection to nature. Pets teach us how to be kind to one another and empathetic. They teach us to think of another person as a living being with needs and feelings and help us to better appreciate our environment.

Pets live in the moment – they don’t pay much attention to what happened yesterday and they certainly don’t worry about what will happen tomorrow. This is something we can learn from them and practice more regularly to reduce stress and anxiety in our lives. They can also encourage us to take better care of ourselves, such as going out for regular walks and runs.

Animals can provide us with a sense of peace and calm and are great teachers, for instance they can help parents to better communicate with their kids by reducing stress and providing a greater sense of happiness.

Adopting a dog can be good for your heart health

According to Harvard Health Publishing, a dog can help to improve heart health and is associated with lowering risks of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that dog owners have lower blood pressure, possibly due to the calming effect they have on people generally and they encourage us to exercise regularly.

Owning a dog can help to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and boost overall well-being, according to a new study. The research included nearly 500 Americans between the ages of 40 and 100. The findings revealed that dog owners tended to be more active, have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and less anxiety than people who didn’t have a pet companion. 

Having a pet companion can provide a sense of security and happiness that humans can get from a relationship with another person. 

Unrealistic expectations

Some pet owners can have unrealistic expectations about what their pets can do to improve their quality of life. For instance, not all pets are trained as a service dogs and should not be treated in such a manner.

Also, some pet owners expect their dogs to just ‘behave’ without proper and early intervention training, for instance teaching them as puppies urinate outside or to keep quiet throughout the night so neighbours can sleep!

It’s important to understand your pet’s behaviour so that you can better communicate with them and train them properly. It’s also recommended to stay up-to-date with the latest information related to animal welfare so that you can make better informed decisions and take appropriate action.

Conclusion

Bonding with pets can help to keep us healthy, they are great companions and teachers, can help to reduce anxiety and stress, they encourage us to exercise regularly and can help improve our heart health.

Do you believe pets improve your physical health, quality of life and general well-being? We would love to hear from you!