{"id":23621,"date":"2021-03-22T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T19:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=23621"},"modified":"2021-03-22T19:28:22","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T19:28:22","slug":"health-benefits-of-owning-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/health-benefits-of-owning-a-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Feel-Good Health Benefits of Owning a Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"Looking for companionship, a mood boost, or an extra incentive to get moving? You may want to consider adding a critter to your family, especially given the major health benefits of owning a pet.<\/em>\r\n\r\nThere are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Pets are the best. Sure, they can have accidents, they may go through a nibbly teething stage, and they might scratch you on occasion. But still: The health benefits of owning a pet are real\u2014and that\u2019s not just a matter of opinion.\r\n\r\nAccording to therapists, pets are a godsend for our mental health. To learn how pets can make life better beyond the most obvious reason\u2014their cuteness, that is\u2014keep reading.\r\n

6 Health Benefits of Owning a Pet<\/h2>\r\nWhether you already have a furry friend, are considering getting one, or are simply curious about how pets affect your health, here are six health benefits of pets.\r\n\r\n\"Woman\r\n

1. Pets Provide Great Company<\/h3>\r\nWhether you\u2019re single, married, or a new empty nester, having a pet can help. \u201cPets are wonderful companions that give us unconditional love in so many ways,\u201d says Connecticut-based psychologist Roseann Capanna-Hodge, EdD, BCN, LPC<\/a>.\r\n\r\nTherapist and Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind, Amy Morin, LCSW<\/a>, adds to this mental health benefit. She notes that people who have pets are less likely to suffer from sadness and other indicators of low mood.\r\n\r\nInstead, pet owners \u201care more likely to be satisfied with life. The unconditional love people feel from their pets can help them enjoy better psychological well-being,\u201d she explains.\r\n

2. Pets Are Entertaining<\/h3>\r\nAs many of us know, pets can be quite silly, lending to a particularly joyful benefit of pets: sheer amusement.\r\n\r\n\u201cOwners enjoy learning about their quirks and seeing their pet personalities emerge,\u201d Amy shares.\r\n

3. They Promote Healthier Lifestyles<\/h3>\r\nIn particular, if you have a pet dog to walk<\/a>, a key health benefit is that you\u2019re likely to become more active as a result.\r\n\r\n\u201cWalking your dog or playing with your cat forces you to move around a bit, and exercise is good for mental health<\/a>,\u201d Amy says.\r\n

4. Pets Help Reduce Stress<\/h3>\r\nNext, the more we hang out with our pets, the less stressed we become.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhen we pet animals, research shows that it lowers our cortisol<\/a> (stress hormone) levels,\u201d Dr. Roseann shares. \u201cAnd when our nervous system is regulated, we’re able to feel calm, think clearly, and we’re better able to cope with small and big stressors.\u201d\r\n\r\nAmy adds to this, noting that stroking (aka petting) is especially beneficial for those who regularly struggle to manage stress.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhen pets are in our daily lives, they help combat loneliness<\/a>, boost our mood, and make healthy lifestyle changes,\u201d she adds.\r\n\r\n\"Dog\r\n

5. Pets Can Be Behavioral Aids<\/h3>\r\nService animals are true to their name. As Dr. Roseann points out, pets can help children with behavioral issues and sensory regulation, as well as those who struggle at modulating information.\r\n\r\nThat’s because pets help regulate the nervous system, calm stress levels, and improve communication skills.\r\n

6. Pets Can Make You More Social<\/h3>\r\nWhen someone sees a cute animal, they\u2019re likely to comment on it. As such, Amy points out that owning pets\u2014especially dogs\u2014can encourage you to be more social.\r\n\r\n\u201cFor example, it’s easier to talk to people when you’re walking a dog in the park,\u201d she says, noting that people often bond with one another by talking about their pets.\n
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Looking for companionship, a mood boost, or an extra incentive to get moving? You may want to consider adding a critter to your family, especially given the major health benefits of owning a pet. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Pets are the best. 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