Many people who don't like animals may not understand why we are so eager to keep dumb pets. It takes a lot of money and energy and what we can get in return. In fact, we all know that pets have become an inseparable part of our lives. They are our family. Bian Xiao will sort out what pets can do for their owners.

First, stabilize the owner's mood and help the owner stay healthy.

Pets are natural mood regulators. Being with cats and dogs or watching swimming fish 15-30 minutes can relieve stress. In order to treat depression, pets will take pains to listen to their owners. Promote interpersonal communication between hosts and reduce loneliness. In addition, pets can help their owners stabilize their blood pressure; Playing with pet dogs can prevent children from getting high blood pressure. Lower cholesterol; Keeping pets helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Help the owner to keep fit; Walking the dog for 30 minutes every day can meet the minimum standard of moderate exercise, and the probability of obesity is lower.

Second, help the sick owner, and the owner can inform the owner of the illness.

People who don't own pet cats have a 40% higher death rate from heart disease than those who own pet cats. Owners of pet dogs can improve the survival rate after a heart attack. Pet cats have more sedative effects than other animals, which can promote blood circulation and reduce the risk of stroke. Pets can act as "snack alarm clocks" for diabetics. Some pet dogs (about 65,438+0/3) can smell the changes of some chemicals in their owners and give a warning before their blood sugar drops sharply, so that their owners can replenish food in time and avoid danger.

Third, help for children.

Reduce children's allergies and enhance immunity. Keep a cat to prevent children from getting asthma. Playing with pets can promote children's sleep and enhance their self-confidence. Being with pets can stimulate the touch, hearing and smell of autistic children and enhance their attention.

Fourth, auxiliary disease treatment.

Pet dogs can relieve patients' excessive emotions and are often used in psychotherapy. It can strengthen bones. Walking the dog helps to receive more sunlight and increase vitamin D in the body. Riding a horse is helpful to the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Taking a pet for a walk or throwing a frisbee is good for relieving rheumatism.

Five, cancer treatment research

Cancer in cats and dogs is very similar to that in humans, with lumps, wounds that are difficult to heal, swelling in any part, swollen lymph nodes, limping or bone swelling, and abnormal bleeding. Biologists may be able to develop more preventive or medical methods through these studies.

Sixth, help special patients.

The heat generated by the dog body has the effect of "hyperthermia" for patients with chronic pain. Help children with epilepsy; Specially trained dogs will "call the police" in time to help Parkinson's patients; Seeing the dog can open and close the door, help the owner keep his body balanced and help the owner live independently. Pets can also improve the quality of life of aphasia patients. Special dogs can understand special instructions, which can improve the condition of aphasia patients, enhance their confidence in life and improve their quality of life. In clinics and nursing homes, the interaction between patients and animals helps to improve patients' mood.