5 Top Reasons Why Pets Reduce Stress

1) Pets give us a reason to nurture.
2) They are a friend and confidante.
3) Rather low maintenance.
4) Give unconditional love.
5) They are down right healthy to have around.

1) Taking the dog outside so he can have his bathroom break at the “bark park” or in the back yard, helps you feel responsible and useful to another living creature. The tail wagging or your cats purring will give you the non-stressed feelings of something good.

2) Sometimes stress means no one to talk to. Well, who better then your pet? Those brooding sad eyes and big ears listening to your every word, they feel your sadness or your joy. Never criticizing or arguing their point of view. Your favorite tabby will never risk her tail to share your secrets with anyone. Your four legged friend will meet and greet you as if you were a celebrity on the red carpet. There is no chance for feeling stressed when you feel this great.

3) Teaching a dog to be “house broken” may make you feel impatient at times. It will be over quickly and you never have the thoughts of disposable diapers. Doggy maintenance is minimal, A cat on the other hand, just needs to know were the cat box us and the reassurance that there is fresh cat litter in her box. Simple duties, when you compare your maintenance to theirs. Brushing your pet helps your relax and it makes them look great.

4) Love relieves so much tension. The best type is unconditional love. It multiples itself as well. Your pets don’t need flowers, candy or cards to understand your love. All you have to do is touch your dogs head or tickle under your cats chin. You have instantly brightened their day. They of course will do anything to please you and return your love,

5) There are numerous reports of the health benefits of having pets. Your blood pressure is lowered, that is text book knowledge . You get plenty of exercise walking your dog as well. Try an experiment; sit quietly on the sofa or a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Then see how fast your cat will come over to join you. You both will feel relaxed. See, you have created warm fuzzy feelings.

Ellen Norman publishes e- books containing stress reducing, and stress eliminating suggestions and tips on her website http://www.nostress4nurses.com

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