Fran Larson

5 Powerful Ways Your Pet Can Make You Healthier and Even Live Longer


Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2009

by Fran Larson
http://www.franniesquotes.com/

Sunny, my tortoise-colored Shih Tzu listened intently with perked ears, as I shared my secrets and agenda for the day. A good listener, he never interrupts, but snuggles closer as I stroke his ears. This is our "coffee time" together. To non-animal lovers, this may sound ridiculous, but for others who have pets, they truly understand my relationship with my pet.

Pets help us in ways that we can't even imagine. They give far more to us than we could possible give to them.

Can they actually make us healthier? According to research, the answer is a resounding "yes." Here are some of the ways they enhance our health:

  1. Their mere presence in our lives can lower our blood pressure and stress level. According to scientific research. Data suggests that owning a dog or cat during a stressful event may have powerful and positive influences for the owner.
  2. Pets are great for socialization. They help people begin conversations and others overcome shyness.
  3. Your immune system is believed to be positively impacted by pets, thereby helping you to fight off disease and illness, according to Jack L. Stevens, DVM
  4. It is a well-know fact that pets aid in depression. The act of feeding and walking a pet helps one be more positive and focus on the pet.
  5. Pets help us go outdoors and exercise. Vitamin D (sunshine) and walking our pets, is a winner for both the pet and the owner.


Francine Larson:

Co-Author of Character Keys to a Bright Future.

She is a freelance writer

Francine Larson has a new book that just came out, "The Lure of Annabelle Key Lighthouse," an exciting Christian Teen Novella. You may view it at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/115229

See more articles by Francine Larson at:http://www.examiner.com/modern-love-in-tampa-bay/francine-larson

She also writes for The Highlands at Scotland Yards. She writes poetry and short stories. She is a contributor for Yahoo (http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/685738/francine_larson.html)

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