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Health Benefits of Dog, Cat or Other Pet Ownership Ranges From Lowering Blood Pressure to a Strong Immune System

That's good! Because Pet Ownership is actually good for your health. How about lowered blood pressure, and lowered cholesterol for starters? And how about the fact that pet owners have fewer minor health problems than their pet-less friends and family. What's behind this? Studies suggest two main factors: One, dog owners, particularly, seem to get more exercise than their dog-less counterparts. Two, owning a pet increases your sense of well being while decreasing your stress level.

Having pets overcomes loneliness and isolation. Pet owners are greeted by their pets when they come home, and this brings a sense of well-being and belonging. This fact is especially significant for those who live alone. The very act of nurturing, feeding, and caring for your pet gives you a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Most animals (dogs and cats especially) are unconditionally affectionate. And neither the owner's mood nor the owner's physical capabilities can deter the pet's delight in interacting with you. The wagging tail, licks, purrs, barks, and pure joy of being around you brings you lots of positive reinforcement.

Pets also motivate people to be more active and social. From enjoying taking a walk with the family dog --- to "lending" the dog to nursing homes for patient therapy, pet owners derive pleasure in sharing their pet's social characteristics.

Watch this You Tube Video by the Delta Society that explains how pets improve the lives of so many people in need.

What's behind this? Studies suggest two main factors: One, dog owners, particularly, seem to get more exercise than their dog-less counterparts. Two, owning a pet increases your sense of well being while decreasing your stress level.

Having pets overcomes loneliness and isolation. Pet owners are greeted by their pets when they come home, and this brings a sense of well-being and belonging. This fact is especially significant for those who live alone. The very act of nurturing, feeding, and caring for your pet gives you a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Most animals (dogs and cats especially) are unconditionally affectionate. And neither the owner's mood nor the owner's physical capabilities can deter the pet's delight in interacting with you. The wagging tail, licks, purrs, barks, and pure joy of being around you brings you lots of positive reinforcement.

Pets also motivate people to be more active and social. From enjoying taking a walk with the family dog --- to "lending" the dog to nursing homes for patient therapy, pet owners derive pleasure in sharing their pet's social characteristics.

Pet ownership even helps you survive a heart attack. Research showed that people are more likely to survive the year after the attack if they have both a companion dog and a human social support network.

The daily comfort of pet ownership, even just relaxing with, or talking to your pet, can have major health benefits. Ranging from stress reduction to the benefits of having increased joy and happiness in your life, pet ownership is an inspiring relationship. It's co-dependence at its best!

We look into our dogs and cats faces, and they seem to understand us on a deep and profound level. That's part of the human/pet connection, and it's an amazing bond.