Reasons Why Taking Good Care of Your Pets is Important

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Nothing is more rewarding as a pet parent than seeing your dog happily run up to you when you get home from work or getting a sweet slow blink from your furry feline. The more time you devote to being a good pet parent, the stronger your bond with them.

Pets are family, and when you take good care of your dog or cat, you receive many years of companionship and love in return. When you care for your pet, you help them live a long, healthy life full of joy and happiness. Being a guardian allows you to protect your pets from disease and harm.

Caring for a companion animal is one of the best jobs you can have. Any pet parent will attest that there is joy in caring for their animal, and it benefits them and enriches their life. Read on to find out why taking good care of your pets is important.

Good Pet Care Equals a Long Healthy Life

Taking care of your dog or cat means feeding them high-quality food that will provide them with essential nutrients and contribute to their longevity. Taking your pup for walks and exercise or playing with your cat keeps them healthy and mentally stimulated, and it encourages bonding with your pet. Good veterinary care also reduces the incidence of diseases and other health challenges.

Good Pet Care Enriches Your Life

Pets enrich the lives of anyone who wants to open their heart to them. Not only does good pet care help provide your dog or cat with a terrific life, but it helps you too. If you ever have any doubt about this, ask a pet parent how they benefit from having their beloved companion. They will most likely answer:

• Improved mood
  
• Better heart health
  
• More physical activity
  
• Years of companionship
  
• Lowered blood pressure
  
• Decreased levels of cortisol
  
• Decreased stress and anxiety
  
• Increased feelings of social support
  
• Increased oxytocin when cuddling (love)
  

According to a monthly newsletter from the National Institutes of Health, animals are naturally inclined toward “the foundations of mindfulness, which includes attention, intention, compassion, and awareness.” This means that animals can emotionally benefit all kinds of people, ranging from children with autism to someone suffering from a disease or mental illness.

Good Pet Care Creates a Loving and Positive Environment

Creating a loving and positive environment for your pet helps them feel safe and happy with you. Meeting your dog or cat’s physical and emotional needs requires good pet parenting. Give them a routine they can depend on and spend time with them. You can cuddle on the couch with your pet, which is good for both of you.

According to the National Library of Medicine, “When dogs and humans positively interact with each other, both partners exhibit a surge in oxytocin. This hormone makes us feel good when we are close to someone we love.

Good Pet Care Forms a Community

Good pet care helps to form a community of like-minded animal lovers whose common bond is their pets. Dogs provide the best example of this, although there is a growing legion of cat lovers who volunteer at cat rescues or support each other and share pet pictures on Facebook. Dog parents unite:

• Puppy training class
  
• Dog parks or beaches
  
• Doggie daycare centers
  

Caring for your pet helps you meet other awesome pet parents. The best is when you first meet someone and connect based on your mutual love for your pets. You may start walking your dogs together or putting together puppy play dates. It gives you a whole new community of social support. Pets bring people together in a variety of fun ways you might not expect.

Good Pet Care is an Adventure

Do you know how much fun you have with your dog? Good pet care has another element to it you should know: adventure. You can take your canine hiking, camping, or even boat trips. A dog is for you if you are active and like to get out and explore. Cats are a different kind of adventure. You can build your cat their dream catio and put all your creativity into it. They will “pawsitively” love it!

Good Pet Care Teaches Children

Being a good pet parent teaches children to grow up loving animals. It teaches them respect for all living creatures, and it teaches them responsibility. When you teach your children how to take good care of animals, you bring in a whole new generation of animal lovers more likely to adopt a pet and save two lives. Never underestimate the power of the example you set for your children.

Conclusion

Good pet parenting requires time, patience, energy, and commitment. However, the rewards of having a dog or cat are plentiful. You will experience physical and mental health benefits that will help you throughout your life. Your mutual bond will make your pet feel loved, cared for, and appreciated. Taking care of a cherished companion animal will benefit both of your lives.  

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