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

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Owning a Pet Prevents Strokes

In his book, Dr. Becker also suggests that a person who owns a pet cat in particular is 30 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 40 percent less likely to suffer a cardiovascular stroke. He also adds that pets aid in the recovery stages post cardiac arrest.

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