Health
Benefits of Pets
Most
households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do
people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of the health
benefits of pets are listed below.
Pets
can decrease your:
Blood
pressure
Cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
Feelings of loneliness
Pets
can increase your:
Opportunities
for exercise and outdoor activities
Opportunities
for socialization
Many
groups support the health benefits of pet ownership. You can
learn more about the health benefits of pets and how to keep
your pets healthy by visiting the following sites.
Health
Benefits of Pet-Ownership Strengthens Human-Animal Bond The
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a statement
supporting the health benefits of animal companionship for
people.
Health
Benefits of Animals The Delta Society provides abstracts,
articles, and bibliographies on the health benefits of animals
to people.
Health
Benefits of Pets, NIH |