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Having
a dog is one of the healthiest investments you can make to your long-term health
and happiness. We know that having a dog enriches our lives, and scientific
studies in the last decade, have clearly shown how companion animals benefit
both our bodies and our minds. Apart from lazy days in the sun, walking,
fetching, and guaranteed smiles throughout the day, dogs provide health benefits
that extend far into the body and mind, such as lower blood pressure, heart
rate, anxiety level as well as providing dog owners with both consistent
behavior and offering unconditional love and affection. Dogs in return, respond
well to stability and the love and affection dog owners lavish upon them.
Dogs
have been known to improve the lives of dog owners, significantly benefiting
health, not only for the young and families, but also for the elderly. Dogs may
help elderly owners live longer, healthier and ultimately, more enjoyable lives.
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published an article in May 1999
showing how independently living seniors with dogs, tend to have better physical
strength and overall mental health and wellbeing than seniors that do not have
dogs. They are more active, generally happier, cope better with stress, and have
significantly lower blood pressure.
It
would seem that taking care of a dog would be a lot of work. In fact, it is that
work, that maintenance - walking, feeding, grooming, fresh water, playing and
dogting, that lowers the heart rate, decreases anxiety and stress levels,
increases serotonin and the release of beta-endorphins in dog owners. Even just
getting up to open the door for a dog to be let in or out, or changing the water
for the kitty, require some cardiovascular exercise, and increase joint
flexibility and keep joints limber and agile. Consistent minor exercise like
this, ensures healthier bodies for dog owners.
Many
of the benefits of having a dog are less tangible. Dogs allow for physical
contact and offer consistent companionship, as well as unconditional love. They
act as a support system for older people without homes or families or close
friends. People with dogs generally remain more stable emotionally during crises
than people without dogs. Dogs also offer protection socially from isolation,
separation anxiety for people in nursing homes, and for people who don't have as
much opportunity to interact with other people.
Dogs
help elders perform daily functions and stick to regular routines such as
getting up every day, buying groceries and going outside of their homes - all
necessary physical, emotional, and social activities, that help elderly people
active, motivated to eat and sleep, and comfortable in their environments and
with themselves. Through these interactions, dogs enable elders to interact with
others more frequently, which lowers depression and anxiety, both frequent
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Each
day millions of dog owners worldwide search the internet for
dog supplies and
dog products, below is a list of the most searched and top selling dog products
in the world today!
Dog Beds
Designer Dog Beds, Heated Dog Beds, Cooling Dog Beds, Orthopedic, Memory Foam and More.
Dog Carriers
Dog Bicycle Carriers, Backpack Carriers, Travel Carriers and Airline Approved Carriers.
Dog Food
Nutro Dog Food, Iams Dog Foods, Hills, Holistic Dog Food, Innova Food and Dog Food Storage.
Dog Medicine
Dog Medication, Discount Dog Medicine, Dog Medicine and Dog Health.
Dog Doors
Automatic Dog Door, Electronic Doors, Staywell Dog Door, Patio Doors and Wall Mount Dog Door.
Dog Toys
Discount Dog Toys, Dog Shop Toys, Wholesale Dog Toys and More!
Dog Gifts
Dog Gift Baskets, Personalized Dog Gifts, Dog Lover Gift and Gifts for Dog Lovers.
Dog Gates
Extra Wide Dog Gate, Metal Dog Gates, Tall Dog Gate, Dog Safety Gates and Retractable Gates.
Dog Clothes
Designer Dog Clothes, Dog Clothing, Faux Suede Dog Clothing and Fashion Clothing!
Dog Strollers
Dog Gear Dog Stroller, Jogging Dog Stroller, Folding Strollers and Happy Trails Dog Strollers.
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