Pet Ownership For Stress Relief

Although I wouldn’t recommend everyone who is experiencing stress to run out and get a dog, pet ownership has strong health benefits.  As a parent of three dogs, I can attest to the stress relief I receive from having the unconditional love of my three dogs.  It doesn’t matter how stressed I’m feeling after a long day at work, I come home and immediately change my mood as I see my dogs excitedly waiting my return home.   

Researches have found supporting links to dog ownership and significant health benefits.  Several researches state pet ownership helps with lowering blood pressure and increases physical activity.  As noted on buzzle.com, the health benefits include: pet owners are happier in general, dog owners live longer, and dog owners with a serious illness have higher survival rates.  

Therefore, as your loving dog or cat strings toilet paper through the house or dumps the kitchen trash, remember all the incredible health benefits you would miss without your pet.