Stephanie Ijeoma Ibewuihe
3 min readAug 30, 2022

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Pets Are A Huge Responsibility But Help To Keep You Healthy And Happy 😊

Catering for a pet is not an easy peasy task. To nurture a pet you need to be wholly responsible for its upkeep.

While caring for a pet can be exhausting and time-consuming, a study reveals that over sixty-five percent of households house at least one pet. That is the same amount of more than 90 million people in an area.

People see pet-keeping as an expense-driven task, however, research shows that when you own a pet, you are likely to pick up healthy traits and assume a healthy lifestyle.

In addition, studies show that pet ownership can induce the release of happy hormones in the body. The relationship between pets and their owners gives rise to a healthy bond and friendship.

The both of them experience a symbiotic relationship where they experience mutual happiness.

Pets have a significant contribution to the person they live with.

The effects are psychological, physical, and emotional. Your pet requires your assistance for its well-being.

Things like taking it out for a walk help you in the following ways:

  • Give a positive change in mood
  • Keep your blood flow active
  • Boost your self-esteem
  • Boost your health status
  • Strengthen your muscles.

Pets offer relief to their respective owners in several ways. There are a variety of pets to choose from.

Some people like their pets hairy and fuzzy, some feathery, some aquatic, and some just like them huge.

Either way, the type of pet you would like to own is not a hindrance to making a decision. The choice of animals that can be chosen for pets are:

Cats: These are a common set of domesticated felines. They are a furry bunch, cute, cuddly, and friendly.

Dogs: They are domesticated canines. Aside from being faithful little helpers, dogs also provide service of security. Dogs also serve as watchmen for people with loss of sight.

Birds: These are flurry-winged creatures that offer calmness and spice to their owners. At times, birds give a stylish touch to the homes of their owners.

Birds like parrots, for instance, offer interactional avenues to their owners, which enables them to establish a genuine connection.

Reptiles: These are scaly creatures that differ in length. The choice of people varies in choosing one.

Some of them include:

  • Snakes
  • Lizards
  • Komodo Dragons
  • Chameleons
  • Iguana
  • Alligators

Aquatic creatures. This comprises the sea animals we all know and love. Not many options are available to person's living in different locations.

When the money is available, you can decide to fix an aquarium in your abode for the pleasure of viewing different species of fish.

As an alternative, you could also get a tank for any sea creature you admire.

Having pet aqua animals gives you a good sense of hygiene.

Aquatic pets require you to change their tank water often to prevent them from getting sick or even dying.

They are good for sensory reception and play.

Conclusion

Having a pet will not only make you improve more in your health and hygiene but also make you feel more responsible as a person.

Pets are created for the benefit of mankind. Not only do they serve as a medium of stress relief, but they also become a vital part of your life.

I wish I had a pet right now πŸ™‚

Feel free to vibe with me in the comments section 🌟

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