- Studies have found that having a dog in the same room as yourself decreases blood pressure regulates heart rate.
- Anxiety in children can be eased with the presence of an animal.
- Pets allow one to relax and they can reduce stress levels.
- A German study in 1996 and again in 2001 observed 9,000 subjects to determine the link between animals and humans. The results showed that those with pets generally had fewer doctor visits.