competition we found pet health insurance has an increase in the United States where pet owners are starting to purchase health insurance for their dogs and cats. Even though pet insurance has increased in the United States, it still doesn’t compare to the pet insurance that pet owners have for their pets in Europe. There are only 1% of pet owners in the United States that have health insurance for their pets compare to Europe pet owners. In Europe, there is an average of 5% of pet owners that have health
million are euthanized and only 649,000 are adopted. Why are there so many pets being euthanized when there are people are willing to adopt and care for many of them? In the Karns area alone, there are approximately two homes per square mile that would happily accept more pets than they have, but the law indicates that one cannot have more than five dogs and or cats per acre of land. This prevents even responsible pet owners from adopting an animal in need. The only current way to own more than that
have a pet compared to people who do not have a pet. Owning a pet can provide owners with many direct, material benefits, e.g., scaring away prospective burglars, reducing vermin. There is also evidence that pets can have positive psychological implications, though, the majority of these studies are correlational and involve populations facing considerable life challenges (Wood et al, 2015). Wood et al also found that people who own pets are healthier compared to people who do not own a pet. Their
It is widely believed that pets can have a positive impact on the health and physical activity levels of their owners. These three articles take a deeper look at the health effects pets have on their owners in terms of physical activity, blood pressure levels, stress levels, and risk of allergy sensitization. This study conducted by Allen, Shykoff, and Izzo evaluates the effect of social support intervention (pet ownership) in relation to stress before and while undergoing ACE inhibitor therapy
When deciding on what type of pet to adopt first time owners have plenty of choices, each one presenting owners with their own unique set of pros and cons to consider along with personal needs. For example, if training and frequent walks aren’t ideal for the first time owners, then they might want to explore options other than dogs, such as cats, reptiles, or fish. Due to lack of research, some owners end up with the wrong type of animal for them, which can lead to increased levels of stress and
At the very least, providing your pet with food, water, and shelter are your main responsibilities as a pet owner. But, you also should mainstream your pet to fit your family and your lifestyle. Becoming a great pet owner means making sure your pet is not only basically surviving, but is living a happy and healthy life. There are a few simple ways to do this! 1. Hug your dog. Spend time with your dog! Devote at least 30 minutes a day to play time with your dog. Gather the whole family to play a
Whether you are a pet owner or you just love animals, seeing a stray on the side of the road likely breaks your heart a little. While your initial reaction might be to pull over right away and help the animal, there are several factors you need to take into consideration. The Location Whether you are traveling down a rural road, along a busy freeway, or just taking a trip through town when you see a stray cat or dog, you will have to pull over to help the animal. Look in your rear-view mirror.
neglecting pets because people cannot understand pets. Why is it that people fail to realize the boredom and pain they put on pets? Most people answer and explain that it is because pet owners are far more concerned with their lives and their problems, so they cannot recognize their pet’s pain. In “Is Your Pet Lonely and Bored?” by Jessica Pierce, when Pierce revealed troubling aspects of an unhealthy relationship between pets and pet owners. Pets are lonely and bored, and most pet owners do not seem
Mental Health Pets can have a variety of different impacts on a person’s mental health. Pet owners are less likely to suffer from various mental health issues such as lethargy (having a lack of energy), apathy (being uninterested or unenthusiastic), insomnia (the inability to sleep), depression (feeling despondent, dejected, or in low spirits), and substance abuse (such as alcoholism or drug addictions). Pets can aid people suffering from depression by helping them ignore their problems
4 Pet Ownership is an Unnecessary Hassle Pet ownership is often times seen as an amazing experience. Pets are not just all fun and games. Pets have to be cared for and nurtured just as humans are. Pets bare dependent on their owners for a certain quality of life. This may sometimes cause owners stress. Pets can be very costly to maintain. Many accommodations and adjustments have be made to properly care for and own a pet. Also pets can carry infections and diseases that may be transmitted to humans