The Benefits of Having Pets
Are you thinking about getting a housepet? It is a great idea. Housepets of all kinds can provide all sorts of
benefits.
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than
keep you company.
Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.
An estimated 68%
of U.S. households have a pet.
According to a blog by the Animal Health Foundation, there are eight health benefits of having pets:
- More physical activity
- Less Stress
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower risk of heart attacks
- Alleviation of depression
- Allergy prevention
- Low blood sugar protection
- Less risk of stroke
Some common types of housepets in the United States include dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and fish. Owning a pet or
pets is a big commitment and it is important to make sure you have all the information before making
that decision. There are too many animals that end up as strays or in rescue due to people not being prepared
to care for them properly.
Click on the pictures below to learn more about each type of pet.
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