07
Apr
Surely you have heard that stroking a dog helps reduce stress or that taking it for a walk helps you also stay fit and exercise, but different studies have shown other physical and emotional impacts of having a pet at home. The WALTHAM® Center, the leading scientific authority in research on companion animal nutrition and the human-animal bond, shares findings from studies carried out: Reduce diseases: A dog helps lower blood pressure and slow heart rate. Children born into families with pets have been shown to have a lower risk of developing allergies or asthma. Child development: Dogs play a…