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Things you should know!

Multiple Pet Ownership

Multiple pets in a household benefit the whole family! From added companionship to health benefits, adding another pet to your life is a positive step for both animals and owners.

Just as it’s important for humans to have meaningful relationships, pets can also benefit immensely from additional animal companions. Giving your pet a friend allows it to interact with other animals, which results in a more active and social animal. Studies have even shown that multiple pets can help ease a pet’s separation anxiety from its owner, as well as revitalize older animals when a new pet is introduced.

Most pet owners are aware of the joys and benefits of having a loyal animal companion.  Many however, might not realize that pets offer more than companionship…they can provide health advantages to their owners too! Research suggests that pets help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease and fight stress and depression. The benefits of owning a pet continue to increase, as do the benefits of owning multiple pets.

If you are considering owning multiple pets, the following resources can help!

http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-owner-topics/Multiple-Pet-Households.aspx

http://www.mypetsmart.com/petcare/articles/the-benefits-of-multiple-pets

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=160485853967256&topic=297

For more information regarding the health benefits of owning a pet, visit these sites:

http://www.guideto.com/healthy-living/pets-health/health-benefits-of-pet-ownership.html

http://www.petsareme.com/Health-Benefits-Pet-Ownership.html

http://www.petresearch.net/2010/01/22/health-benefits-of-pet-ownership

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/features/health-benefits-of-pets