Family Pets: 7 Healthy Reasons You Should Consider a Furry Friend! by Ally Ritt

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6 years ago

Family Pets: 7 Healthy Reasons You Should Consider a Furry Friend!

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get a pet, look no further than good health. Medical research shows that pets may:

  • lower blood pressure
  • lessen anxiety
  • boost immune systems

Aside from the obvious health benefit of regular exercise in the form of walking a dog, exposure to a furry pet from birth seems to decrease a child’s risk of allergies, and dog or cat owners who had heart attacks survived longer than their pet-free counterparts. The list of benefits goes on, including helping people deal with shyness and social isolation. 

What are you waiting for? Adopt a pet and get healthy!

The information on 30Seconds.com is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. The information provided through this site should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, and is not a substitute for professional care. Always consult your personal health care provider.

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Ann Marie Patitucci
Yes, yes, yes! I couldn't agree more, Ally Ritt ! Our sweet dog is 11 and she has brought our family so much joy as well as additional benefits that we didn't even anticipate!

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