Over the past year and a half, we have all been dealing with Covid lockdowns, quarantine, and diminished social lives. This of course has not been easy, but for those of us our dogs, cats, and other animals, we have greatly benefited from their companionship. They fill our homes with joy and snuggles while making the world feel a little less cold. Most of us can’t imagine a household without animals.

Yes, sometimes there’s cat litter on the floor, or the dog won’t stop barking at the doorbell on the TV, and of course, the endless hair that covers your sweatpants, but it’s always worth the unconditional love our pets provide. 

1. They lower our blood pressure and cholesterol 

2. They decrease feelings of loneliness 

3. They provide a buffer against stress.

4. They help prevent weight gain

5. They can keep allergies at bay

 

Five Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health