Friends with health benefits

Our pets become our best friends. There is nothing better than getting home after a long day at work to be greeted by your best pal running towards you with excitement. Our pets love us unconditionally, they are there for us when we are sad and are out biggest cheerleaders when we are happy!

Here’s six health benefits that your pet brings you:

1. Less allergies
   Less allergies and asthma in kids that grow up with a fur mate in their first year.
2. More friends
   Help to build your social networks or find yourself a partner – the best conversation starter!
3. Reduced anxiety
   Playing and petting your fur kid elevates your levels of serotonin and dopamine helping you to be happy and calm.
4. Improved heart health
   Reduce your heart disease risk factors via reduced blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, improved fitness, and warding off depression and obesity.
5. Improved fitness
   Keeping you active with daily walking and play. Your very own personal trainer helping you lose or maintain your healthy weight.
6. Companionship
   Combat loneliness by providing unconditional companionship.

Happier, healthier, fitter and less lonely. Doesn’t get much better than that!