Pets control blood pressure better than drugs
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Pets encourage you to get out and exercise
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Pets can help with social support
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Pets stave off loneliness and provide unconditional love
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Pets can reduce stress-sometimes more than people
It’s important to realize that owning a pet isn’t for everyone. Pets do come with additional work and responsibility, which can bring its own stress. However, for most people the benefits of having a pet outweigh the drawbacks
Source:
American Psychological Association
Everyday Health Nov.9th, 2008
About. com-Stress Management Nov.1st, 2007
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