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What it is like to live with a pet?
Pets not only make our lives richer, they also help us to live longer. As much as we take care of them, they find ways to take care of us, too. Studies confirm that our animal companions help us in many ways, from boosting immunity to reducing stress. They can even sniff out illnesses using just their sense of smell.
Are households with pets happier?
Spending any time with pets is associated with a happiness decline about one-third as large as living with your parents, and about one-fifth as large as being disabled or unemployed. Having a pet reduces happiness by about half as much as being married increases it.
Do pets make your life better?
People with pets tend to be more social. In fact, results from a survey by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute indicates that 74 percent of pet owners report improved mental health. Many report less stress, increased social interactions, less depression and reduced anxiety.
Why should every house have a pet?
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.
What are the stressful aspects of having a pet?
How pets make us MORE stressed, as survey reveals more than half of cat and dog owners lose sleep because their animals wake them up early
- One thousand cat and dog owners from around the UK surveyed.
- 54\% lost up to an hour-and-a-half’s sleep from being woken up by their pets.
How do you deal with not being able to have a pet?
Here are some tips to follow if you or your loved one is unable to provide proper care for a pet.
- Ask family members for assistance. Family members are often happy to dive in and help you care for your animals at home.
- Call a pet sitting service.
- Seek the services of a caregiver.
- Consider putting your pet up for adoption.