Benefits of Pet Ownership
• Mortality rate of heart attack victims is one-third that of non-pet owners.
• Significantly reduced levels of known risk factors for cardiovascular
disease.
• Lower blood pressure and pulse rate.
• Female pet owners age 40-60 have significantly lower systolic blood pressure
and lower plasma triglyceride levels.
• Male pet owners ages 40-60 have significantly lower plasma triglycerides and
plasma cholesterol, as well as lower systolic blood pressure.
• Twenty-one percent fewer visits to the doctor.
• Fewer headaches and bouts of indigestion.
• Less difficulty sleeping.
• Less depression.
• Enhanced social opportunities/more personal activity.
• Pets offer affection and unconditional love.
• Sense of security.
• Children raised in households with pets have fewer problems with asthma and
allergies.
Source: Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Other Articles of Interest
Back
|
