Vetmedin For Dogs

image source: (the new york times) by courtney tezeno as if we didn't already love pets, a new scientificstatement released by the american heart association says man's best friend could help lower yourrisk of heart disease. "medical studies have already found that dogowners have less stress. the heart association

Vetmedin For Dogs, says, overall, pet owners as a group are healthierthan people without pets."â (viaâ cbs) researchers studied more than 5,200 adultsand found dog owners were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended levels of exercisethan non-dog owners. however, the american heart association saysthe studies aren't definitive, and do not

prove that owning a pet directly reduces therisk of heart disease. more research is needed. one doctor who analyzed the study explains... "it may be simply that healthier people arethe ones that have pets, not that having a pet actually leads to or causes reductionin cardiovascular risk." the new york times points out most of theevidence is observational and many people who are healthy and active are just more likelyto bring a dog or cat into their home. although, time reports previous studies haveproven other medical benefits from owning a pet. "the companionship and close relationshipthat owners build with their pets can boost

levels of anti-stress hormones that can increaseresilience and help people to cope with stressful or traumatic situations." even though research shows there are manyhealth benefits to having a pet, the study's doctor still recommends only adopting a petto give them a better home.