The Power of Pawsitive Thinking Part 3
\nThe common sense approach to pet ownership
\nPeople have interacted with companion\u00a0 animals since the beginning of history, and that interaction may\u00a0 belong as much to the realm of common sense as to science.<\/p>\n
If a\u00a0 pet adds joy to your life and makes you feel better or more secure\u00a0 in your home, or provides entertainment and structure, you hardly\u00a0 need scientific proof of the benefits. You just intrincically know it is ading to your quality of life, and of course, you are doing the same for a pet, especially if you get a rescue animal.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re thinking of getting a pet, remember the downsides to pet ownership. Dogs and cats can be\u00a0 expensive\u2014and limiting. You have to provide for their care\u00a0 when you\u2019re away from home. They cause wear and tear on your\u00a0 clothing and furnishings, shed hair, and make messes you have to clean up. A barking dog may alienate your neighbors. Some people\u00a0 are allergic to animal dander.<\/p>\n
A dog must be socialized\u2014that\u00a0 is, carefully trained in order to be a good pet. If infants or\u00a0 small children are part of the household, their relationship with\u00a0 a pet has to be supervised. It\u2019s never a one-way street.<\/p>\n
And pets are not a panacea\u2014as Dr. Friedman notes, they won\u2019t\u00a0 cure cancer or heart disease. But for many people, the right pet\u00a0 is a real plus, well worth any trouble and expense you have to go to, compared to all the love and affection and fun they bring to your world.<\/p>\n
So by all means consider adopting a pet for health and happiness, but remember, you need to make sure it is the health and happiness of your pet that is catered for first and foremost.<\/p>\n
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