The Emotional Attachment between Human and Pets

We live in a pet-loving culture where almost every person wants to spend more time with their pets. The emotional attachment that animals have developed with human or vice versa has not only been studied from a social science perspective but also from the psychological perspective. Pets can be called the source of security as well as the objects of caregiving. They actually possess the cognitive ability to understand a human and how to try to communicate with a human.

The act of keeping pets is a very common and growing phenomenon worldwide. The number of pets varies according to a country’s culture. Cats & dogs are said to be the most popular pets with almost 90 million dogs and 94 million cats live in the USA. Some people prefer to adopt pets instead of babies. There’s a bond called a human-animal bond, which suggests that humans usually develop a strong emotional attachment to their pets. 

Benefits of Having Pets:

There are so many health benefits of having pets. They are able to increase the opportunities to exercise so you can stay fit, they make you go outside with them and let you socialize. Most of the pets want regular walking or regular playing, and because of the regular habit of walking and playing you can be able to decrease blood pressure & cholesterol level. Pets are said to be the best companion of humans and because of their companionship, you could cure your depression, loneliness & anxiety. In the USA, almost every household owns at least one pet. 

Studies have shown that if you own a pet and have an amazing bond with your pet can lower the level of stress and increase the level of fitness. They are also very good at bringing happiness to their owners. 

Some of the few health benefits of owning a pet are:

• Decreases the level of blood pressure
• Decreases cholesterol levels
• Decreases triglyceride levels
• Decreases feelings of being alone
• Increases opportunities for exercise 
• Increases outdoor activities 
• Increases the chances to stay fit
• Increases opportunities for socialization

How to Pick the Right Pet?

This is one of the most important questions for you if you are thinking of having a pet. Before you adopt a pet, make sure you get the answers to all the questions which are crucial before becoming a pet owner. It is necessary to know that the pet is the right one for you and for your family. You should do some research as well about the specific needs of the animal you are about to adopt. Listing some questions for you, ask yourself before adopting one:

• How long is this animal going to live? Ask about that specific animal’s life expectancy. 
• What does a pet like to eat? 
• How large will it grow?
• How much is it going to cost for veterinary care?
• How much exercise does the pet need on a daily basis?
• Do I have enough time to properly take care of the pet? 
• What kind of environment does this pet need to stay healthy?
• What kind of exercises does this pet need?
• Are there young children, older people, or people with weak immune systems who will care for or be around the pet?

Stay Healthy Around Pets:

It is really important to stay healthy if you are living with pets. It doesn’t matter if you are feeding, playing with or cleaning up after your pet, it is so important to wash your hands so that you could reduce the chances to catch germs or viruses pets can carry. You should also practice good pet hyena to avoid the risk of getting ill. 

Conclusion: 

Pets are the most adorable stress relievers you could ever get. The emotional attachment between pets and humans is very interesting, they help lonely people to discover a sense of meaning or purpose in their lives. And also, interactions with pets are a proven mood booster.  They give people so much in terms of love and emotional support. Simply stroking a dog, cat, rabbit or even a cow can lead to lower blood pressure and reduce depression.