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Q: How can pets benefit our health? A: Pets Help to Lower Blood Pressure. A recent study at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that people with hypertension who adopted a cat or dog had lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than did those who did not own a pet. (Dr. Karen Allen, State University of New York at Buffalo) Pets Help to Reduce Stress. Walking with a pet helps to sooth nerves and offers instant relaxation. Studies conducted worldwide have shown that the impact of a stressful situation is lesser on pet owners, especially males, than on those who do not own a pet. (Josephine M. Wills, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, United Kingdom) Pets Help to Prevent Heart Disease. Because pets provide people with faithful companionship, research shows they may also provide their owners with greater psychological stability, thus a measure of protection from heart disease. (National Institute of Health Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets) Pets Help to Lower Health Care Costs. People with pets actually make fewer doctor visits, especially for non-serious medical conditions. (National Institute of Health Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets) Pets Help to Fight Depression. Pets help fight depression and loneliness, promoting an interest in life. When seniors face adversity or trauma, affection from pets takes on great meaning. Their bonding behavior can foster a sense of security. (Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship)
The Healing Power of Pets As a veterinarian, I gradually came to see the link between the health of the pet and the health of its human companion. When an animal's illness was so severe that we had to hold it in the hospital for an extended stay, frequently it would wither and we'd have to do tricks to get it to eat. |
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Q: What are the top 20 most popular dog breeds as of 2019? A: Mixed Breed (Mutt) Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Golden Retriever French Bulldog Bulldog Poodle Beagle Rottweiler German Shorthaired Pointer Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Dachshund Yorkshire Terrier Australian Shepherd Boxer Siberian Husky Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Great Dane Miniature Schnauzer Doberman Pinschers |
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Q: How to find a lost pet. What to Do If You Lose Your Pet - Humane Society How To Find A Lost Cat Or Dog - Animal Welfare Society What to Do if You Lose Your Pet - Pet Finder
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