6 Ways Pets Improve Our Life
The special and mutually beneficial relationship between humans and their companion animals has been coined the “Human-Animal Bond” and describes the positive influence each has on the other when it comes to:
Animals have such a positive effect upon their humans that the field of Animal-Assisted Interventions (or AAI) continues to grow with the use of therapy animals in:
But how do companion animals positively influence our day-to-day life? Keep reading to learn about just 6 of the priceless benefits from our pet’s unconditional love, loyalty and acceptance!
1. Increased Physical Activity
Dogs, in particular, motivate us to get more daily activity since they regularly need exercise and potty breaks every day.
2. Decreased Stress Levels
Interacting with our pets has been shown to effectively decrease levels of cortisol (an unwanted stress-related hormone).
3. Increased Pain Management
Those living in chronic pain, cancer or other terminal illnesses can benefit from the loving and focused attention of a pet.
“Dogs are very present. If someone is struggling with something, they know how to sit there and be loving,” says Dr. Ann Berger, a physician and researcher at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “Their attention is focused on the person all the time.”
4. Improved Moods
Pets can naturally help boost and improve positive moods while also reducing feelings of negativity, loneliness and social isolation. Feelings of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health challenges can also be relieved with just the presence of a beloved pet since they serve as a calming source of unconditional comfort, support and acceptance.
5. Improved Heart Health/Lower Blood Pressure
Research has proven that companion animals improve heart health, lower blood pressure and help regulate the heart rate, especially in stressful situations.
6. Improved Life Skills in Children
An animal’s unconditional love can help children develop greater empathy, responsibility, higher self-esteem and more. Those challenged with social and emotional issues, like autism, ADHD (deficit hyperactivity disorder) and other challenges can also be positively influenced by animals. For example, kids with ADHD can learn to focus better while reading to pets. Pets can also help children improve their overall social skills without criticism or judgment. In addition, autistic children have demonstrated more calmness – and less anxiety – when playing with pets in the classroom.
“Animals can become a way of building a bridge for those social interactions,” Dr. James Griffin, a child development expert at NIH explains.
Working canines bring even more critical benefits to our communities. These K9s fulfill important roles as:
Animals – both large and small – bring a wealth of positive benefits to our lives so appreciate every animal you meet or have in your life!
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Pet Partners: Benefits of the Human-Animal Bond
National Institutes of Health: The Power of Pets
National Center for Health Research: The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
HuffPost: 9 Ways Pets Improve our Lives
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Just like in humans, the gut plays a vital role in a dog’s overall health and well-being. In this article, we will discuss probiotics for dogs, what they are, how they work, and the benefits they provide. We will also talk about the signs that your dog might need probiotics, how to choose the right one, and how to introduce it to their diet.
There are numerous benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for dogs, including improved digestive health, better immune system function, reduced allergy symptoms, improved skin and coat condition, reduced gas and bad breath, improved brain function, reduced risk of disease, improved nutrient absorption, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved overall health and wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at each of these benefits.
Yeast covers the skin of humans and dogs as part of the normal flora and it’s also inside your dog’s body, mostly in the gut and normally in a healthy state of balance.
However, things can get out of balance quickly when your dog sees the immune system is under stress and the yeast becomes overgrown and out of control spreading throughout the body and over the skin as fungus. Welcome to the ugly world of yeast infections.
Did you know that probiotics can benefit your dog’s health? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and help to promote health and prevent disease.
Dog dental sticks are becoming increasingly popular as a way to keep dogs’ teeth clean and healthy. This is because they provide an easy and effective way for owners to help maintain their pet’s oral hygiene.
