Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Patrick Ratzenberger · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Compared to non-pet owners:

* People who own pets typically visit the doctor less often and use less medication.

* Pet owners, on average, have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

* Pet owners recover more quickly from illness and surgery.

* Pet owners deal better with stressful situations.

* Pet owners are less likely to report feeling lonely.

Petmeister · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

I'm a living testament to this. Because of my cats and dogs, I haven't been sick for the past five years! They make my life stress-free. Very Happy

Sasha MacNeille · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

My dog loves to walk so whenever I take her to the park, I also get some exercise.

Harvey Simmons

Irvin Zelasko · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject:

I think everyone in the world should have at least one pet! Do you all agree? Maybe if Hitler had a pet, he wouldn't have been so mean.

Maia Shearer · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:27 am Post subject:

i heard from a friend that having pets can help people with alzheimers disease.

Angela Gellis · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

Patrick Ratzenberger · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

Simon Dobson · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:02 am Post subject:

Terrence Watson · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

if there's good, there must also be bad. it's how the world works. so my question is, what are the bad things we get out of having a pet?
Smile

Simon Dobson · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject:

Hey Terrence. There may be some bad things (as you put it) in having a pet but the GREAT THINGS outweigh it by miles.

Amelia Bowman · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject:

yes, simon's right. there are definitely a lot of PLUS in having a pet. and if you're somebody who just wants to share your love, then having a pet is one of the best options you have.

Eleni Gordon · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 10:03 am Post subject:

of course, if they're allergic then pets won't be beneficial to them. though i have a friend who's allergic but he still has fun with these animals. he enjoys watching his nieces and nephews play with their dog in the yard. as for me, my pets keep me company, and i welcome this most when i'm sad and tired.

Joey Concha · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject:

Jennifer, that might be the worst thing that can happen to a pet lover. To be allergic to his/her pets. That would be sad.

Susie Lefler · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

i know! i can't imagine being allergic to pets. i feel bad for those who are. they don't know what they're missing. Sad

Libby Bowen · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

the list shows that people with pets are happier. Very Happy

Gina Cavendish · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

really! i just hope that the pet has rubbed off some gentleness in hitler then.