Wanna Buy A Pet? These Reasons Are Enough

People think twice before keeping a pet at home. Some are scared that their kids might fall ill, some are scared of them, some feel that they cannot travel much after getting pets and many more reasons.

But if you ask any pet owner, they will tell you how grateful he or she is to their pet. Animals make people feel good! But we’re talking about more than feeling glad they’re around…

Here’s how your pet can improve your health by having pets around you.

You Are Not Alone Anymore:

The human mind is made in a way that, in order to remain healthy, it should interact with others. Pet owners get a chance of (and feel the need to) talk to other pet owners and socialize more often than the pet-less.

Have A Healthy Heart:

The long-term benefits of owning a pet cat or dog is that the owners have a significantly better survival rate even a year after a heart attack. This means, overall, pet owners have a lower risk of dying from cardiac failure.

Bye Bye Stress:

It takes hardly a few minutes with a pet dog or cat or parrot to feel less anxious and less stressed. When you spend time with your favorite animal, cuddling or playing or petting them, your body lowers the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) and you feel a sense of well-being immediately.

Blood Pressure Is In Check:

Pet owners have lower blood pressure and lower heart rates than people who do not own a pet. Well, that itself tells a lot!

Low Cholesterol:

To manage cholesterol, doctors recommend that you follow guidelines regarding diet, exercise, and medication; but we say, just get a pet! The lifestyle of pet owners is much different than that of those who are pet-less.

No More Depression:

No one loves you more unconditionally than your pet. And a pet will listen to you for as long as you want to talk. Petting a cat or dog has a calming effect. Therapists have been known to prescribe getting a pet to deal with anxiety or depression!