PETS

O Pets are domesticated animals that are kept as companion and looked over by their owners.

O Pets commonly provide their owners physical and emotional benefits.

O Pets can give companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans.

O The most popular pets are likely dogs and cats, but people also keep house rabbits, ferrets; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, fancy rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as canaries, parakeets, and parrots; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as tropical fish and frogs; and arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs.

O Archeology suggests that dogs as pets may date back to at least 12,000 years ago.

EFFECTSO ON PET’S HEALTH

O ObesityO Cheerfulness

O OF PETS ON THEIR CAREGIVER’S HEALTHO Boosting vitalityO Helping you find meaning and joy in lifeO Staying connected

HEALTH RISKSO AllergiesO Falling injuries

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