The numerous health
benefits of pet ownership include lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, stress reduction and decreased rates of anxiety and depression.
Not exact matches
The health
benefits of pet ownership for older adults can
include motivation to exercise, alleviate depression and loneliness and reduce anxiety.
When 2,000
pet owners were educated about the human health
benefits of pet ownership: 92 % said they were more likely to maintain a
pet's health,
including keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 % said they were more likely to maintain a
pet's health,
including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 % said they were more likely to provide a
pet with higher quality nutrition 51 % said they were more likely to purchase
pet health insurance 62 % said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 % said they were more likely to take better care
of a
pet «When people find out that
pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that
include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their
pet's health,» said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.
They help us broadcast the messages
of pet adoption and responsible
pet ownership,
including the
benefits of spaying / neutering, by lending their voices to our cause, volunteering at local shelters, attending fundraisers and making charitable donations.
In an effort to encourage and increase
pet ownership, PAL promotes the joys and
benefits of pets through a video campaign that
includes the wildly successful talking animal videos, which have now reached over 75 million views.
Dr. Lockwood's research has examined many different aspects
of the interactions between people and animals
including the
benefits of pet ownership to human health, the role
of pets in our perception
of people, the problem
of aggressive behavior
of dogs, the connection between cruelty to animals and other forms
of violence, and the treatment
of animals within disturbed families.