In addition to physical health, pets are also strong allies of their guardians’ mind and emotions.
The number of pets in Brazilian homes is only increasing and these figures show how important it is for families to have pets. Whether it’s giving your adopted pet a new home, starting a family – hello, pet parents! – or by having a mate, people seem increasingly willing to give them all the love and affection they deserve.
And no wonder, see? In addition to the unconditional love of animals for their owners, they also promote many benefits for human health and life. Stay up to date on what they are and add even more topics to the list of reasons to have a pet. <3
Socialization and connections
By adopting or purchasing a pet you become part of this large community of tutors. And that’s enough to start different conversations, interactions, and meet new people, you know? After all, in addition to the online forums on the subject, the pet forces you to leave the house more, to go for walks and to socialize. This is the opinion of 54% of respondents in a Mars Petcare survey in collaboration with the HumanAnimal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). Let’s get friend?!
There is no room for loneliness
Furthermore, as highlighted in the survey, 80% of tutors say that when they have a pet they feel less alone. And nothing better than chasing away loneliness, right? Especially for those who have adopted remote working as a routine and have begun to have fewer human interactions.
The benefits of the heart go beyond love
Thanks to the calming “power” of animals, health studies have shown that interacting with them can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, especially during times of stress. Of course, having a pet does not replace the use of medicines for heart disease, right? But it’s a great alternative for those who need to lead a lighter and more peaceful life!
exercises during the day
If you have a pet, the tendency is to stick to the physical activity recommendation, see? This is because, according to research published in Scientific reports, As of April 2019, tutors are 4 times more likely to practice 150 minutes of exercise per week than people without animals. This number is given by the average daily walks lasting half an hour.
high hormones
Oxytocin and endorphin are substances known as feel-good hormones, because they cause this sensation when they are released into the body. Therefore, they are important in everyday life and especially in cases of depression, anxiety, loneliness and stress. In this sense, scientific research suggests that stroking cats and dogs promotes the release of these hormones.
Mental health benefits
It is common to hear that pets help people with psychological and emotional illnesses, especially regarding the aforementioned hormones. However, this isn’t just a myth, you know? The improvement caused by pets in these conditions is scientifically proven, according to observational research published in BMC Psychiatry in February 2018.
We looked at 17 studies on the relationship between pets and people living with mental health problems. From this the following results were obtained:
- caring for a dog has been found to be beneficial for patients living with PTSD;
- living with pets was associated with improved emotional stability;
- being in charge of a pet was also associated with a greater sense of meaning and purpose.
In other words, there are many reasons to keep pets nearby!
Source: Mars Petcare.
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