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Man?s Best Friend
Studies have found that pet owners may benefit from their companions in one of two ways. First of all, pets promote social contact with other people. Dogs force individuals who live on their own to get out of the house for walks, while also creating a "social catalyst." aiding interaction with others.
But the innate exercise involved in owning a dog may confer benefits, too. In fact, one study found that dog owners were more likely to survive one year after a heart attack than cat and non-pet owners, an outcome that may be caused by the physical benefits of dog walking.
Besides helping individuals get out of the house, McNicholas suggests that pets often fill the hole that individuals may miss when living alone.
"Close human relationships have a powerful influence on wellbeing by providing emotional support." she notes.
Who?s Really the Master?
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As a woman whom lives alone, with two dogs, i can relate to all of that, as to whom is the Master?
Well, they know i am but they can be cheeky and get a way with a few things....
As for "Asthma?" My ex-husband suffered enormously from the minute hair of our Husky, an allergic reaction only to her, not my little one, nor my cat.
As i result, i gained the added exercise, still do, of sweeping the floors daily, as whilst i am now alone, my floors are jarrah and she is white!!
That would be the love side, i have instead of making her stay outside...lol...
CW