Condition Spotlight
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.
Life throws challenges our way, but our pets always seem to have a way of making those tough days a little brighter. If you’ve ever curled up with a dog after a stressful meeting or Read More
Now that we are a couple of years out of the pandemic, the pandemic pets that many of us got over that time are getting older and having to get used to more people being Read More
The new study ‘The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication’, published online in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, has shown for the first time that it is possible to build rapport with a Read More
We all want to provide our pets with a healthy, loving home that’s free from tension and stress. However, there are lots of things that can stress a pet out, and it’s not always easy Read More
There’s nothing worse than having a sick dog at home. Not only do you hate to see your 4-legged best friend struggling, you often may not be able to tell what’s the issue. That is Read More
Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can also accompany the pleasure of snuggling up to a furry friend. It’s only recently that studies have begun to scientifically explore the benefits of the human-animal bond.
Pets have evolved to become acutely attuned to humans and our behavior and emotions. Dogs, for example, are able to understand many of the words we use, but they’re even better at interpreting our tone of voice, body language, and gestures. And like any good human friend, a loyal dog will look into your eyes to gauge your emotional state and try to understand what you’re thinking and feeling (and to work out when the next walk or treat might be coming, of course).
Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for an animal can help children grow up more secure and active. Pets also provide valuable companionship for older adults. Perhaps most importantly, though, a pet can add real joy and unconditional love to your life.
