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. Often therapists recommend their
depressed patients to afford pets, and that helps their situation. Some of the
health benefits of having a pet include:- ·
Decreased
blood pressure
- ·
Decreased
cholesterol levels
- ·
Decreased
triglyceride levels
- ·
Decreased
feelings of loneliness
- ·
Increased
opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
- · Increased opportunities for socialization
Before adopting a new pet, make sure that it is the right one for you and your family, This is a really important thing you need to think about before you adopt your pet. Do some research beforehand about the specific needs of the animal. Ask yourself these questions before getting a pet:
- How long will this animal live?
- What does the pet eat?
- How much exercise does the pet need?
- How large will it become?
- How much will it cost for veterinary care?
- Do I have enough time to properly care for and clean up after the pet?
- What type of habitat does this pet need to be healthy?
- What type of exercise does this pet need?
- Are pets allowed in my house, apartment, or condominium?
- Are there young children, older people, or people with weak immune systems who will care for or be around the pet?
By Dina Reyes, Step 10
