Being a dog owner generally enriches a people’s lives, making them healthier and happier. I am sure companionship and entertainment is one of the first thoughts that cross most people’s minds when they think of owning a new dog; however, there exists a myriad of benefits in dog ownership. Here are a few of the countless physical and mental perks that come with being a puppy parent.
1. A more cheerful you.
Apart form providing great companionship, dogs can also improve an individual’s mood. Recent research has revealed that being with your pet for only 15-30 minutes will make you feel more calm and relaxed. A simple act of playing with a dog raises the brain’s serotonin and dopamine levels, which are neurotransmitters …show more content…
Additionally, having a pet take care of you can help a clinically depressed person find relief, which at times is more effective than even medication. Taking care of a dog dictates that you form a routine which will force you to be very active. This is because dog-related activities such as dog grooming and dog feeding can turn out to be quite involving. Such routines will make it impossible for you to stay indoors and feel down. Interacting with dogs also make people more positive as it increases the level of oxytocin in the brain, the “feel good” …show more content…
Cancer research and detection.
Your dog may one day save your life. It is known that our canine friend possess the ability of smelling cancer in humans. Various stories have been told of owners whose dogs continuously licked and sniffed a lump or mole on their bodies. Upon getting checked by a doctor, they discovered that it was cancerous. This anecdotal evidence is backed by scientific studies. Today, dogs are being trained to detect cancer in our bodies.
Are you aware that humans and dogs get the same kind of cancer? An article by Science Daily revealed that the similarities in the disease have made us turn to dogs in an effort of learning more about cancer. This has aided scientists and doctors in advancing treatment of this disease. There are no unethical procedures or tests that are done on dogs, researchers simply study the cancer while discovering new treatment methods.
4. Better health.
Dogs are great for our health. According to the British Journal of Health, dog owners have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and fewer heart attacks. They also enjoy the benefit of suffering form fewer medical problems than people