As you might guess from their name, emotional support animals have an important job: to help their owners with their mental health. But did you know that they can also help with physical wellbeing too? Read how these furry companions can help us to feel better, from our heads to our feet. What Exactly is an Emotional Support Animal? Before we look into the ways … [Read more...]
7 ways Dogs are great for your Physical and Mental Health
Having a dog does not only mean having a pet to cuddle with when it’s raining outside, it also means having a companion for life, a best friend who’ll do anything for you, and a loyal pet who will do his best to protect you and make you happy. But, those are not the only perks of having a dog. Did you know that adopting a furry best friend is also great for your physical and … [Read more...]
7 Tips On How to Prepare Your Dog for Hiking
Hiking is one of the most invigorating activities, but it’s even better when you can share it with your furry friend. It is an excellent form of aerobic exercise that improves cardio-respiratory fitness, especially for your heart, blood vessels, and lungs. This type of exercise helps to prevent cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. Hiking also keeps the extra pounds off, … [Read more...]
5 Health Benefits of Having a Dog
If you are a dog lover like me, then you are well aware of how much dogs enrich our lives. Other than providing us with the best companionship and entertainment, dogs make us healthier and happier. Scientific research shows that taking care and spending time with a dog improves both our mental and physical health. How is this possible? Let’s find out! Reasons why … [Read more...]
How Pets Can Help Reduce Tension
Millions of people around the globe have a variety of animals as pets. Most of these pet owners view these animals as more of an extension of their family rather than a simple life-form. When one dies, it can be nearly as tragic as losing a human loved one as the connections we make can run very deep. Each one has its own personality and can make all of the difference within … [Read more...]
Dealing with Depression: 6 Potential Side Effects of Pet Therapy
Depression is a complex mental disorder not yet fully understood by the medical community. It is also a multi-billion dollar business, as evidenced by the many print and TV ads that promote various pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of depression. Certainly drug therapy, when used in addition to psychotherapy, can play an important role in helping those with depression … [Read more...]