Wednesday, November 10, 2010

A Few Reasons Why We Should Obtain Dogs And Cats

By Marco Riley

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." - Ben Williams

When you bought your first dog, cat, bird or fish you might have simply wanted to have something to show off to your friends. You might have decided to have a dog because your neighbor Joe has a dog that can go to the nearby bakery and buy a piece of bread for him. Little did you know that having a pet could greatly improve our health.

Pets can help you improve your mood. Have you experienced a time when you are totally sad and you wanted to be alone but then your Himalayan cat climbs to your lap and starts to rub its furry body on your chest and then suddenly you did not feel that sad at all? Pets, with their cute appearance and loving eyes make you forget all your negative emotions. Recent studies showed that men with AIDS less likely to suffer from depression if they have a pet. It makes you impossible to stay in a bad mood when you see the cute puppy eyes of your dog or when you cat rubs its body on your foot.

Increase social connections. Studies reveal that by walking a dog, the owner can mostly have a greater chance of striking a conversation with other people than those who do not have a pet. Pet owners develop their self-confidence and later on become comfortable talking to others. Their pets help them ease out of social isolation and shyness. The person with a pet can look at another person straight in the eye with confidence and can engage in conversation.

Pets encourage you to get some exercise. Research shows that in an urban setting, dog owners spend time walking and exercising compared to non-dog owners. Pets help you get some exercise, whether you take your dog for a walk or you suddenly liked walking because of having a companion.

Although having a pet is beneficial health-wise, you should first consider your physical, mental and financial capabilities before getting one. It is important to know how capable you are in taking care of pets and providing them their basic needs. Also, it is better to conduct a little research on what type of pet may suit your lifestyle before buying.

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