They are part of our family and even in an imaginary scale of affection we surely place our pets over other relatives with what we barely have deal.
Having a pet at home is full of advantages and improves the quality of life of those who have one.When we decide to buy, adopt or host a pet at home we immediately think that we are doing an immense favor, it will be very well maintained and with special attention. But eye, the favor also makes us the mascot to us since it is proven how they
improve our quality of life.And is that, did you know that 4 out of 10 homes in Spain have a pet? They are data collected by the Madrid
Association of Companion Animal Veterinarians (AMVAC) which also numbers 20 million pets living in
houses, flats, apartments, chalets ... being birds (23%) and dogs (22%). common pets. Behind, the minimum (8%), more than 2,000,000 cats live in private homes, compared to more than 5 birds and dogs.
10 advantages of having a pet
1. Company
Our pets, especially without dogs or cats, make us a lot of company. If "you live alone", when you get home you know someone is waiting for you. At any moment of the day you will not feel that you live alone.
2. Exercise
Having a dog forces you to leave the house and therefore if you are one of those people with a sedentary lifestyle, you can do great walks with your dog and even run. You can be in shape thanks to walking your dog.
3. Socialization
Having a pet can help you socialize with like-minded people. You can participate in specialized forums, for example, cats or meet new people (and who knows if love?) Walking your dog.
4. Fun
It is doubtful that our pets can reach us to have fun and much. We can play with them at home or on the street or if you have other less common ones like iguanas or apapornis, you can discover a fascinating world where to go to specialized stores, read books ...
5. Children
That the family nucleus have pets, is a plus for our children. We will teach them to be more responsible and respectful of animals. And it is proven: a person who loves animals, is a smarter person.
6. Stress
Having a pet is a perfect ally against stress. A team from the Commonwealth University of Virginia (USA) measured the brain waves of different dog owners before and after spending time with them. The result was clear: after playing with them decreased cortisol, causing stress.
7. Heart
Enjoying the company of a pet, is a benefit to our heart. This is what the American Heart Association says. People with animals tend to improve their heart rate.
8. Self Esteem
Another benefit of having pets is that their owners improve their self-esteem. They reinforce positively their position of leadership in front of the mascot, by which they devote themselves in taking care of it to the perfection. They are also more extroverted and less lonely.
9. Maturity
Having to care for a pet involves developing a greater degree of maturity. The owner of the same should be more responsible regarding the food, health and care of the animal. A challenge.
10. Sweetheart
And what doubt is that the love that our pets show, sometimes without asking anything in return, is a pure love, disinterested and worth valuing. As the saying goes, "no one will love you, as your pet loves you". Great truth.