The benefits of pets - part 2

Part 2 - The Real Benefits of Having Pets

* Today''s article was written by Val Heart and was so lengthy that I decided to split it into 2 parts.  Val Heart got her start in animal communication in 1993 when she felt like an injured mare spontaneously told her why the wound on her hip wouldn't heal.  Called The Real Dr Doolittle, Val is a leading animal communication expert, internationally recognized animal whisperer, and master healer for people and pets. Not the typical animal communicator, her specialty is the H.E.A.R.T System for Solving Problems with Pets.

- Look for part 1  published on Sept. 25th

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Pets won't let you withdraw, isolate, or cocoon all alone

It's very difficult to socialize in today's world... and that can magnify depression, anxiety, and a sense of isolation. Your pet needs your care and attention during good times. They need to play games with you, go for walks with you, learn from you. And, during bad times they still need all those things, but can sense that things aren't right, when you're in pain.

When your dog becomes obsessed with bringing you a toy, or seems to be nagging you to go for a walk, listen to them.

Your cat might be circling your home office chair, pouncing on your computer, intent on distracting you... but really, they're probably telling you it's time to change your focus. (At least that is their opinion) Often they'll notice that your breathing has become shallow, your circulation is weakening, and your energy is faltering... it worries them. Time to take a break!

Time spent caring for a pet releases serotonin and dopamine, two hormones that trigger a pleasure response. Pets are highly intuitive creatures. And the more time they spend with you, the better they get to know you and become attuned to your lows and highs.

The benefits of having pets go beyond heroic rescue dogs We all have a picture in our mind of German Shepherds finding lost children in the woods, highly trained Golden Retrievers who have learned to sense seizures in their owners, therapy dogs that visit hospitals to comfort patients. But pets don't have to be doing "heroic" deeds to be a hero in your life, and they don't have to all be dogs either. Birds, bearded dragons, horses, chickens all make a difference. Believe it or not, watching your goldfish swim in and out of their little castle for 10 minutes lowers your blood pressure, and your stress.

Having a pet means that you focus on someone vulnerable, your mind is no longer on yourself, and you make the effort to tend to their needs. This also helps you tend to your own needs - it gets you outside or you get some exercise because after all, enjoying nature and getting offline is critically important for your own health and well-being as well as theirs makes you step away from the computer and simply play, lighten up, refresh and reboot so you can reconnect

Whether you get an iguana, a beagle, a Siamese cat, or a parakeet, you'll enjoy the benefits of having pets in your life. Take the time to learn how they communicate with you... they have insights to share if you're willing to listen and learn.

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