An article from www.peteducation.com discussed eight ways owning a pet can improve our lives. I got Abby last fall when my depression was at one of its lowest points. I am a dog person. Nothing personal against cats. I just prefer dogs. I've had dogs since I was about nine years old. I will admit that there have been a couple of dogs dear to my heart that I've made up songs for, but singing these songs always made me feel so good.
Having pets benefits us in many ways and here are a few to consider: Reduce risk for heart attack and increase odds of survival, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, lowers blood pressure and stress, increase physical activity, fewer medical appointments and minor health problems, predict seizures, prevent Parkinson's patients from falling, sniff out certain skin cancers, and even alert people who have hypoglycemia giving them ample time to prevent onset of symptoms.
I love animals and always knew deep down that they benefit our lives in so many ways. One of the most important things Abby does for me is to help me live in the present moment. I forget about the past and stop worrying about the future. Maybe that is one of the reasons dogs seem so happy.
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