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Page 38 Health benefits of a pet
There is a surprising range of health benefits of pet ownership. Most of us have heard of the pet therapy programs in many hospitals because pets help patients recover faster on less medication. Patients return home sooner, the cost is less, and they’re happier and healthier overall.
The unconditional love provided by a pet is fairly rare in life and has proven to reduce anxiety and depression. It’s also obvious that this companionship reduces boredom and isolation especially for those residing alone. This emotional benefit has been scientifically proven to improve our physical health in a number of different areas. The results below are from a study that examined these areas.
Cardiovascular Improvement: Dogs and cats provide similar benefits. A study found that, If you have a cat, you’re 30% less likely to have a heart attack, and you’re 40% less likely to have a stroke.
Reduces Blood Pressure: This objective measure of health is especially true if your blood pressure is already elevated. Improves Immunity and Allergies: Having a pet as a child can reduce allergies and increase immunity. Children raised on farms don’t have allergies and attend school more.
Decreases Stress: A study gave people a stressful task and found they experienced less distress when with their pets. This was better when compared to being with a family, spouse or friends.
Pain Management: A study in hospitals revealed that surgery patients need less pain medication and recover faster when pets are present. It has shown to reduce migraine and arthritis pain as well.
Improved Mood: A decrease in depressive symptoms is noted. It’s most likely from the unconditional love and companionship pets provide. Pet contact releases endorphins that have a pain killing and mood increasing effect.
Emotional Development: Caring for a pet, especially when young, enables better social skills and a sense of responsibility. Pets even increase literacy skills and self-confidence in children.
Social Benefit: It’s not a surprise that studies show dog owners are better socially connected and friendlier than non-owners. Taking your dog for a walk twice a day is a form of social networking.
May Lower Cholesterol: Pet owners have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels on average. The causal relationship is still being explored. If you are already a pet owner, then you’ve already been taking care of your health. If you’re considering getting a pet, be sure you have the minimum time available to spend. Each type of pet needs a certain amount of attention because pets can get lonely and depressed too. For those retiring alone, I believe having a pet is an essential relationship for happiness and longevity.
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Teddy is a 10 month old mixed breed dog, he is very intelligent, and he loves playing with other dogs and people. He is very good with other dogs and walks well on a lead. Poor Teddy has never known a home, he is a very laid back dog eager to please. He would settle quickly into any home. For more info on this adorable boy please telephone PEPA on 650 304 746 or email
p.e.p.a.animalcharity@
gmail.com.
ROCKY, male, Alsatian Mix. DOB 11.11.2010 – 54 cm. Rocky is uneducated and not used to other dogs. He likes people and enjoys long walks. With training he could improve his behaviour, but we suggest that he is kept without other animals. For more info call APASA on 618 754 635.
Feral Friends Gran Alacant & nearby areas. Hundreds of kittens and adults, needing responsible adopters. Tel. +34 697 574 199 except Sundays please. For more information please visit:
www.mygranalacant.com/feral- friends-gran-alacant.htm.
The Homes, Gardens and Lifestlye Show is introducing a new animal related competion this year - Pet Idol 2016 which is being sponsored by Golden Leaves Expat Services.
This photo competition gives you a chance to show off your pet, be it a dog, cat, horse, reptile, fish, bird or other furry or not so furry friend.
Simply send photos to
office@gmpromotions.es with your pet’s name and your contact details. Good luck.
See pages 32 - 36 for more information on the competition and the show in general
Margarita is a beautiful and lively girl. Shelter open Sundays 10am - 12pm. If you want to adopt a cat, please
or visit
www.aldea-felina.es for info on others waiting for adoption. Denia Cat Protection League – Aldea Felina.
call Luisa 648 100 629
Daphne is a lovely dog with a very good character. Walks well on the lead and loves being with other dogs. She is about 2 years old and needs a family to take care of her. Tel. 676 534 486
www.akira-animals.com. Facebook: Akira DogSanctuary
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