According to psychologists, animal husbandry experts, and researchers, this is not a coincidence. They agree that a pet is good for our mental and physical health.
Pet can overcome the symptoms of depression, of course, pets do not serve to replace medical drugs, but a pet to help cope with moderate levels of depression in some people. Experts also agree that a pet can make you sleep better and helps maintain general health.
Pet and depression: what experts said
Teri Wright, PhD, a psychologist in Santa Ana who also maintain a parakeet and two hamsters in his office, say, a pet offer psychological and physical comfort.
He said the animals are also pleased to have the place depends. "Psychologically, they make you feel important and meaningful. For example, how could you not feel happy when your dog wags his tail to welcome you, even when you come home late at night," said Teri.
Power of pet animals in improving mood and your health
Alan Entin, PhD, a psychologist in Richmond say, force a pet in improving mood can be summed up in four words, love is unconditional.
Dogs, especially, are always happy to see and be with you. "When you feel tired, lonely, and depressed, pet dog will lick you, accompany you and speak through his eyes, 'You're the best." When you give your pet attention that way, you will surely respond by improving mood and play with her.
According Entin, in addition to unconditional love, pets also relieve your loneliness. Depression and loneliness can occur together. "For some people, just like a family pet, and even sometimes the only friend. Your favorite animal will remove your silence. People who have pets tend to have strong ties with them and they feel better."
Maintaining your pet needs attention. Having a pet is a commitment, you need to feed and nurture it. "When you have a pet, you must also maintain another life," said Entin. By giving this kind of attention, you will not focus on your problems.
Pet does not have a dog or cat. British psychiatrist, Camilla Haw, in fact, recommend parrots as pets is ideal for patients who experience symptoms of depression.
"I keep a parrot for 20 years and I recommend it to patients who are lonely and depressed, especially in middle-aged women after the menopause syndrome. Birds can be a loyal friend and loving," said Camilla.
Pet and depression: what animal husbandry expert says
Pet often act as a female friend, said Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, professor of medicine at the University of livestock Texas A & M. Pet owners also improve social contact, another way to improve mood, he said.
Dogs need to walk and will make the owner come out and mingle with the surrounding community.
Reduce stress with your pet
Pet help improve your mental health by reducing stress, said Richard Timmins, DVM, of Camano Island and director of the Association for Veterinary Family Practice. "Just to play and be spoiled with it can make you feel better," said Richard.
Pet and Health: research
Studies show that pet is good for mental and physical health.
Evaluate studies conducted with women aged 25-40 years in China, shows, dog owner's health is generally better than those without. Half of the 3031 women had a dog and half not. Those who have more frequent dog exercise, sleep better, also reported that the number of days spent sick less, and more rarely visit the doctor.
A study in the field of Social science & medicine show, a pet provides wider opportunities for social contact with the surrounding. The researchers interviewed 339 adults in Australia about the relationship between having a pet with their social contacts. Results showed that pet owners more often interact with their neighbors.
Although the results still showed mixed results, in a study reported that having a dog and is always playing and spoiled, good for your cardiovascular system. Research has shown that pet owners have blood pressure and a lower fat content compared with not having.
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