Content Overview 
- Summary
- A Multitude Of Reasons To Own A Pet
- Questions To Consider Before Adopting A Pet
- How To Get Around A "No Pets" Restriction In A Lease Or Under Local Law
- Tips To Help Assure Sure That You Don't Get An Infection From A Pet
- How To Protect Yourself Against Liability In Case A Dog Or Other Pet Hurts Someone
- Inexpensive Ways To Obtain A Pet
- How To Travel With A Pet
- How To Answer Pet Health Questions If You Can't Make It To The Veterinarian
- How To Care For Your Pet In The Event You Become Incapacitated
- Loss Of A Pet 101
- How To Prepare In Case Of An Emergency
- How To Save Money On Your Pet
- If You Have Children
- How To Find A Short Term Or Part Time Pet
- Apps That Make Life With A Dog Or Cat Easier
Pets 101
A Multitude Of Reasons To Own A Pet
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Whether the pet is a dog or cat, or another kind of pet such as a bird or fish in an aquarium, the effect on the people with whom they live can be extremely positive. For instance:
- Pets have been shown to reduce:
- Stress
- Depression
- Feelings of loneliness and isolation. (The presence of pets also makes it easier to express emotions).
- Pain (yes, pain)
- Blood pressure (by releasing the hormone oxytocin which has been shown to lower blood pressure)
- Cholesterol levels
- Pets can bring a renewed feeling of joy and playfulness. Studies show that the central nervous system releases several hormones that cause feelings of pleasure with a sense of warmth, nurturing and calm.
- Heart attack patients with pets have longer survival rates.
- Seniors who are dog owners have fewer doctor visits. Dog ownership also promotes regular exercise.
- Pets help children cope with the serious illness or death of a parent of loved one.
- Pet owners enjoy better physical health as a result of exercise with their pets.
- Pets fulfill many of the same support functions of humans for both adults and children.
- You can help other people who are in hospital by training your pet to participate in a program that trains and certifies pets to visit hospitalized patients. For example, Delta or Pet Partners
.
- Remind us to live in the moment - just like they do.
To learn more, see: The Healing Power Of Pets by Dr. Marty Becker, Hyperion, New York, 2002. (Inexpensive used copies are available through such web sites as Barnes and Noble: www.bn.com )
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