7 Ways Your Pet Is Helping Your Health

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27 Apr 2025

Here are 7 ways having a furry friend in your house can help your health:


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Having pets is said to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels. The presence of these furry beings can have a calming effect on the owner.


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Studies have found that having pets is likely to reduce blood pressure, especially during moments of direct contact, such as stroking or petting.


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Having pets keeps you active. Tending to pets means taking them out regularly on walks and making sure they get enough physical activity.


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Believe it or not but having pets can also improve your diet habits. Caring for a pet's diet may mean you put more effort into your own diet.


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Even if you are an introvert, pets make you socialise with others which, in turn, helps your overall mental health being.


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Pets boost your mood by providing companionship and triggering the release of serotonin and dopamine.


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Pets can create a sense of security and routine, helping some people fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality.


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