It has long been noticed that those people who have animals at home live longer. They are less prone to irritation and all kinds of stress. Animals are a harmonious connection with wildlife, from which man is increasingly moving away.
Tired of the day at work, you enter your house, and your beloved dog runs towards you with a joyful squeal, or, coquettishly arching its back, the cat leaves the room and starts rubbing against your legs. Having cuddled an animal, you feel how it warms up in your soul, how the tension goes away. This is already enough to love our smaller four-legged brothers.
But many do not even realize that by acquiring a cat or dog, they let a reliable guardian of their health into the house.
Fluffy doctor
Cats are not only a source of positive emotions, they are also real doctors who help to normalize blood pressure, relieve stress. They have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, helping a person to avoid a stroke or heart attack.
With their purr, which is akin to ultrasound, cats can relieve pain in osteochondrosis, radiculitis. Scientists have proven that their purr helps the healing of various wounds and the rapid healing of bones. It can increase bone strength in osteoporosis.
A cat can determine with great accuracy what a person is in pain by lying down on a sore spot and “touching” it with its paws.
Feline therapy - this is the scientific name for the treatment of cats. There is an opinion that cats of certain breeds and colors have medicinal properties. This is not true. Any cat is able to heal the one to whom she is attached and who truly loves her. There are often cases when cats die, giving all their positive energy to their beloved owner in order to relieve him of pain or illness.
Dogs are healers
Lack of exercise is a misfortune of a civilized society. Dog owners are less susceptible to it. After all, at least twice a day, the dog needs to be walked. Rather, it is she who walks you, forcing you to walk, breathe fresh air.
The great possibilities of canistherapy are no longer a secret to anyone. If you stroke your beloved dog for a few minutes, then without the use of drugs, you can get rid of pain and spasms.
Lysozyme, found in dog saliva, is a natural antibiotic that helps heal wounds and scratches. And dog hair is just miraculous! Belts and insoles made of it are indispensable for people with joint diseases.
The presence of a dog helps to overcome many diseases of a nervous nature, therefore, dogs are now frequent guests in children's rehabilitation centers and psychiatric clinics.
It is impossible not to mention guide dogs, which help a blind person to adapt in this world, not to feel lonely.
Horses and dolphins, although they do not live in a person's apartment, can be of great benefit to children who suffer from autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Horseback riding, promotes good posture and relieves muscle tension.
All the animals need in return is your love and care.
