They are funny, uplifting, loyal, soft, squishy and most importantly understanding. Yes, they are none other than your pets! The constant debate between dog lovers and cat lovers is never-ending and vicious but, in the end, we all love our fur balls from the bottom of our hearts. But always remember that dogs are called man’s best friend for a reason! We all know that living with a dog is fun than living without one.
Science and Research have proved some of the physical benefits of having a dog as your pet:
1. You become resistant to allergies. While some people are allergic to the dog hair others who grow up with a dog in their house, develop resistance towards allergy. You can develop a stronger immune system.
2. You will have a healthy heart. Mere petting your pup can lower the pressure on your heart and you can have healthy blood pressure. This will prevent you from having any cardiac diseases and would give you a longer life span. A happy pet leads to a healthy heart!
3. One of the obvious perks of having a dog is you get regular exercise. When you take your dog out for a walk or a jog, you end up having a proper workout.
4. Some of the studies have proved that dogs can be trained to sense skin, kidney and prostate cancer in its early stage. This can help save a life.
5. As you take your pet dogs out for a regular walk or a jog, it might help you to shed some weight.
5. Having a dog leads you to have a better social life. When you take your dog out for a walk you can meet different people and socialize with them. Some people will automatically come to you seeing the cute furball!
But did you know that these little cuties take care of you mentally as well?
1. Owning a dog makes you feel safe, and that does not only include physical safety but also your mental safety. They can protect you from physical damage, and they heal you emotionally and mentally.
2. Dogs can also teach you to be mindful. If you observe your pet bathing in the sunlight by the window, he is just letting in the heat and energy to warm him up. He is doing nothing else meanwhile. Taking your dog out for a walk can also be a mindful exercise for yourself. Just focus on your pet and let nothing else worry you. Petting them can be your anchor to the present moment. Taken the cuteness into consideration, that doesn’t seem so difficult!
3. Dogs understand when you are sad. They are so intelligent that they try to comfort you through your grief.
4. Dog owners are less prone to depression. This is because having a dog compels you to have a proper active routine since you have to take care of your pet.
5. There are many therapy dogs as well. They are trained in a way to take care of the patients suffering from anxiety or panic disorders. They tend to comfort the person by hugging them or cuddling them.
6. Research and studies have proved that those with a dog have stronger and long-lasting relationships. Having a dog shows that you are a trustworthy, tender and loving person.
7. Dogs can also reduce your stress. People who have dogs as their pets tend to take occasional breaks in between work to play with them. This mere interaction with a jolly being can result in a reduction of stress.
8. A few studies were done in 2003 and 2017 which show that children who grow up with dogs are high on empathy, love and compassion. They are securely attached and develop a friendly personality.
9. Having a dog makes a person more responsible. One learns to take responsibility for another life and take care of them.
10. Your pets make you feel needed and important. They shower you with all their innocent love and are happy when they get your attention.
11. They help you to have a healthy routine. Taking care of a dog needs you to get up early in the morning and take them for a walk. This may help you to have breakfast and other meals on time. You get proper physical exercise and thus remain active throughout the day.
12. This is the last but not the least. They shower you with unconditional love!
Most of us like to believe that we take care of our dogs. I think it is mutual. They take care of us as much as we take care of them and sometimes even more.
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Show comments Hide commentsWell said Radhika !! Pets are true friends with no expectations, questions and criticism.