There are approximately one million benefits to owning a pet.
There are the cuddles, the excitement, the companionship, the fun, the hilarity, the friendship – the list goes on.
Personally, my dog is great at conversations. He knows when I’m speaking to him and clearly responds with facial expressions. Often I ask him to “use his words” but we’re not quite there yet.
I can say without reservation that he’s my best friend. I tell him about my day, we cuddle late at night and go on LOTS of adventures.
Not only do pets bring us unprecedented joy, but owning one brings a whole host of physical and psychological health benefits.
So don’t take my word for it, science says having a pet is good for you.
1. Increased cardiovascular health
Owning a pet lowers blood pressure and, in men, cholesterol. A study by Vormbrock and Grossberg demonstrated the ‘pet effect’ – that human-dog interactions, specifically talking to and patting a dog, are associated with lower blood pressure than interaction with other humans.
THANK GOD. I’m never speaking to another human again.
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Not sure a lot of this translates when talking about my two budgies. But pets are awesome nonetheless.