Health Benefits of Pets: How Your Furry Friend Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

For many of us, our pets are family. From dogs or cats to birds and reptiles, our pets bring us happiness, companionship and a sense of purpose. Dogs specifically have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise, and improve your overall health.

With stress and burnout rates on the rise, having a furry friend waiting for you at home is scientifically proven to improve your mental and physical health. Plus, owning a pet can help you age in a healthy way.

Mental health benefits

• Help reduce stress and anxiety

• Ease feelings of loneliness

• Provide unconditional love and support

• Create a calming presence

• Give a sense of purpose for pet parents

Physical health benefits

• Over 60% of dog owners meet weekly exercise recommendations

• Daily walks help maintain healthy weight and reduce disease risks

• Improve heart health and lower blood pressure

• Lower risk of heart disease

• Affection improves long-term health

Healthy aging

• Pets provide social and emotional support for older adults

• Help reduce loneliness and depression

• Increase activity and quality of life

• Support Alzheimer’s and dementia patients by reducing distress and depression

Pets have a larger impact on our lives than many realise — from walks to cuddles, they truly heal hearts and minds.

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