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Even more impressive, however, is this study, which suggests that pets can
help reduce stress and comfort us even more than our friends and spouses.
Their unconditional love and the fact that they don’t judge us make pets the
best support system during stressful times.
8. They draw other people to us
Opposite to the myth of the “crazy cat lady” who lives alone with her 12
felines and zero friends, studies have found that owing a pet can actually
improve our human relationships and draw others to us.
9. They can help stabilize our blood pressure
Lastly and possibly most impressively, owning a pet can actually help reduce
your blood pressure.
While medications like ACE inhibiting drugs can reduce high blood pressure,
such medications aren’t effective enough to control blood pressure spikes due
to tension and stress.
However, this study took a bunch of stressed out stockbrokers and gave half
of them dogs and cats, while leaving others without pets. Those given pets for
the course of the study exhibited significantly more stable blood pressure
than those without. What’s more, when the control group learned of the
study’s findings, many of them got a loving pet to help them manage their
stress.
Adopting an animal from your local ASPCA or other adoption center is the
best thing you can do for him or her. When left on the street, animals are likely
to die from starvation, vehicle accidents and disease. However, reputable
animal shelters make sure to properly vaccinate and rehabilitate animals
before they are put up for adoption, so you can be sure that the animal you’re
adopting will be a good fit for your family.
4.0 Best Home Organising And Cleaning Tips For Pet Lovers in Adelaide
To ensure clean and hygienic environment inside your house, you should keep
yourself updated with latest cleaning techniques, especially if you have pets.