Sharing our lives with pets is truly a wonderful experience! Pets provide us with everlasting love, connection and enjoyment. There are so many benefits to sharing your home with a pet, and we wanted to explore some of the benefits with you!
1. Decrease stress in your life!
It is not hard to see how our pets make us happier in day to day life. Having loyal best friends at difficult times can be rewarding and beneficial to mental health. Therapy dogs, for example, show us how animals provide amazing support to their families in times of need proving once again how lucky we are for pets!
2. Improve your mood!
Playing with a dog or a cat can help to elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain! This means they can actually help you stay calm and relaxed in your everyday life.
3. Better exercise for yourself!
You are probably well aware that owning a pet keeps you on your toes! Taking your dog for a walk, run and/or hike is a great way to keep your pup (and yourself) fit and healthy! Not only that but exercising also helps to create a better connection and bond with your fluffy friend.
4. Structure and routine will be added to your day!
Having a scheduled routine daily is very important for your pet’s day to day life.
Having this type of consistent schedule helps to ensure a happy and healthy pet, but also a happy and healthy owner! Pets may keep us very busy but it can be a committed and enjoyable partner beside you each step of the way in life.
If you have recently adopted a pet, please feel free to connect with Barrie Animal Hospital to discuss your first step in creating a long, healthy, and happy life for your new family member!
Sources:
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets
The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets