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5 Health Benefits Of Having Pets
Having a pet can positively change your life in more ways than one
A precious addition to the family, pets can fill your life with joy and love. The health benefits of owning one are plentiful and they can help to improve your lifestyle in many ways.
Because pets are so attuned to our emotions, they are often better at interpreting how we feel than we are ourselves.
At Houndztooth, we love our pets dearly. That’s why we created our natural dog shampoo and quality pet products range, to celebrate having them around and ensure that you’re able to give them the products they deserve!
Clever, kind and filled with unconditional love, pets can bring a lot of positivity into your life. And we have compiled a list of 5 health benefits to prove it.
5 ways that having a pet can positively impact you
1. Companionship
A new friend? Yes, please! Having a pet in the house is like having a friend around all the time, one who simply loves you unconditionally.
While loneliness and isolation can lead to depression, genuine companionship can lead to just the opposite. Having a dog or a cat around (or any pet you call your own) can help to take your mind off of your problems and even help to prevent illness.
2. More exercise
Whether they are excited young puppies or seasoned experts, dogs of all ages love to go for walks.
Owning a dog automatically results in you exercising more because dogs need to be walked daily. Some breeds even need a long walk twice a day!
Designed by Houndztooth and handcrafted in Australia, our 100% synthetic-free leather leads and collars are the perfect fit for walking your dog.
3. Reduce anxiety
Having a pet around can help to reduce your anxiety because they give you something else to focus on.
Whether it is by caring for them directly or through their innate ability to alleviate outside stressors, a dog or a cat’s unconditional love and companionship can help to keep your anxiety at bay.
Having your pet sleep on your bed or in your room also brings comfort and helps to allay anxiety. Read this blog by popular Australian vet Dr. Chris Brown on why a pet in the bed is good for you.
As mammals, bonding with others is in our nature. To have close relationships and deep connections with those in our lives is an important part of being human.
When a person or a beloved pet can establish that connection for us, we feel less anxious about the challenges we face in our everyday lives. Having our pets around offers a sense of constant support and companionship, helping us to feel more grounded, comforted and protected.
4. Create a routine
Owning a pet naturally introduces routine into your life as you start to take your dog for daily walks, change your cat’s kitty litter and feed your pet at a set time every day.
A routine is not only good for keeping your pets calm, in optimal health and mentally stimulated, but it also does the same for you.
Regularly grooming your pets to keep them clean and healthy is another addition to your pet-caring routine. We have a range of pet shampoo and conditioner that will work wonders for your pet’s skin, coat and general health and wellbeing.
5. Gain a sense of purpose
Pets require our care, our love and our attention. As much as they may feel like we are their responsibility, it is they who are very much our own.
Pets rely on us for everything. Being fed, walked, let outside, played with, talked to, taken to the vet, given a place to sleep – all of it, our pets expect from us.
This obligation on our part to care for every aspect of our pet’s health and wellbeing gives our lives meaning. This is especially important during those moments when we might start to question what our meaning is.
Having a pet helps us to find our sense of purpose and belonging because suddenly, we are responsible for loving and caring for someone outside of ourselves.
Owning a pet is a big responsibility
Owning a pet is a big responsibility but the benefits of having pets to love are unparalleled. Careful consideration should be given prior to choosing a pet to ensure they are suited to your personality, family and lifestyle.
It is important that you care for your pet the way they care for you. Pamper your pet with quality pet products, take them on fun outings, and give them the healthy treats they deserve.