Health Benefits of Having a Pet: 5 Ways Dogs (and Cats!) Make You Happier & Healthier Pets

Few people truly understand how beneficial our furry friends actually are to our overall health and well-being. Studies dating back to the 1980s have endorsed the positive health benefits of pet ownership. Owning a pet, especially a dog, has been associated with all of the following:

• Reduced risk of heart problems.

• Lower blood pressure.

• Lower stress.

• Improved social behavior.

• Overall well-being.

Your pets help keep you healthy, active and even social. So give them lots of love and attention as you take advantage of this symbiotic relationship.

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