It is well known that owning pets can boost our health. From the exercise we get when taking an animal for a walk to the mental health boost that comes from getting regular love and attention from our furry friend, there will be many ways in which owning the likes of cats and dogs will be good for us.
However, there are other reasons why owning a cat or a pooch might boost your health.
Owning almost any type of animal has been proven to help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and heart rate. The reasons for this are both numerous and still somewhat arcane, but the close bond and the fact that having something there to stroke and cuddle will help one relax more effectively are amongst the most obvious.
Animals reduce anxiety too, which can lead to all manner of health benefits from reduced feelings of physical and mental hurt when individuals might otherwise feel in great pain right through to a reduction in problems associated with the likes of arthritis.
Our animals also give us more confidence and are a great way to meet new people. Being around others, and having such a good reason to be, is something else that will help improve both physical and mental wellness.
However, to make sure one reaps these benefits, they will need to make sure their animals are well looked after. From the right pet food to regular check ups, the healthier your animal is, the less you will worry about them and the less they will cost you, helping to ensure that the good work they do for you is not quickly undone.
Owning any animal has been proven to help individuals feel more positive and less prone to the likes of depression. So whilst walking a dog will help one get in shape, the love they offer may be just as important for overall health.
