The health benefits of having a pet is both physical and mental. Pets are known to improve their owner's overall quality of life.

The Health Benefits of Having a Pet

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Owning a Pet Can Alleviate Pain

Pet therapy is fast becoming the best medicine for chronic pain such as migraines, arthritis and anxiety-related stress. The effects of pet therapy are described to be similar to those of Valium, effectively lowering anxiety. A study from Loyola University discovered that people who considered pet therapy following a surgery needed significantly less pain medication than others.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Health Benefits of Pets)Loyola Medicine (Animal Therapy Reduces Need For Pain Medication After Joint-Replacement Surgery)Diabetes Forecast (Could a Dog Save Your Life?)

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