Pets: benefits for physical and mental health

There is no doubt that there is nothing better than giving and receiving love. And the mascots They are the best example: being able to take care of them and give them pampering fills us with pure, sincere and transparent love. In my case I have 4 cats, and I can assure you that adopting them and giving them shelter has been the best thing I have ever done. Why? Very simple: not only because I know that they are in a house where they are loved unconditionally and are also protected, but because the benefits they bring are mutual.

On the one hand, they fill me with positive thoughts, help reduce stress and anxiety and also make me feel better about myself. On the other, with your company they let us know that they are there, grateful precisely for accompanying us every day.

It is true that having a pet at home involves work and money, as we must always be responsible and ensure that they are properly vaccinated, healthy and well nourished. In the case of a dog, for example, we must have time to be able to take him out for walks several times a day; and in the case that it is a cat (as is mine), they must have an adequate environment so that they feel as comfortable and protected as possible.

Whether you still do not have pets and you think about adopting one, as if you already have it, then we explain some of the physical and mental benefits that they bring to you.

Help relieve stress and anxiety: different scientific studies have shown that petting a pet helps us to relax, generating feelings and positive thoughts. We can say that they help us in turn to feel happier.
They help increase our self-esteem: precisely by making us feel accompanied and loved. In the case of dogs, for example, there is nothing better than getting home after a stressful day and knowing that you will jump for joy when you see us. In the case of cats, although their reception is not so effusive sure to see us will approach us (at least mine do, always waiting at the door as they hear me arrive with the car).
They help us to be more sociable: since having to take the pet to the street (for example the dog), help us to establish conversations in the park or in our street with other people who are also doing the same.
They help us to practice more physical exercise: especially in the case of dogs, since having to take him out on the street for a walk requires us to exercise, even if it is just walking.

Do not you think there are enough reasons to have a pet at home? Of course, I personally recommend the active adoption and do not buy it. Why buy pets in stores when there are unfortunately many abandoned on the street or in shelters ?.

Images | Mr.TinDC / Egidio Maurizio This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor.