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Kanga
03-08-2007, 05:03 PM
I guess most of us know this about our fluffs but I thought it wouldn't hurt to post it here anyway :)
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Petting a dog is a well-known stress reliever, and new research shows that your four-legged companion can benefit your heart and overall health as well.

Dogs may have the upper paw in helping you stay healthy. A study reviewing research on the health benefits of having a pet concluded that, compared to cat owners or people without pets, dog owners have lower cholesterol and blood pressure, suffer from fewer health problems, and recover more quickly from serious illness. Researchers say that stroking any animal buffers stress, but dog owners also walk their pets and often socialize along the way, activities that are well-known health promoters.

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Morkie4
03-08-2007, 08:34 PM
Yep yep, I'm a believer!!!:)
KMitchell
03-08-2007, 09:03 PM
I did not know that! It is nice to know!! Since I am a big stress ball!!
M101
03-08-2007, 11:35 PM
I did not know that! It is nice to know!! Since I am a big stress ball!!

Where did you get Mia's harness? Is is satin or?

Thanks
maltesemum
03-09-2007, 02:33 AM
i believet that too! & i also read that it is great for them to have a little massage every day:D
I Found Nemo
03-09-2007, 02:36 AM
:confused: Oh lord. I am the one who is stressed out, Nemo consoles me:D
Kanga
03-09-2007, 03:32 AM
i believet that too! & i also read that it is great for them to have a little massage every day:D

Yes that thread I posted about massage must have disappeared in the crash... I truly believe that being owned by a dog is the best cure for what ails you :D
coreysmom
03-09-2007, 04:40 AM
Oh I definitely believe this too. After a stressful day there is nothing better than cuddling with your fluffs. I always feel so much better.:D
KMitchell
03-09-2007, 08:51 AM
Where did you get Mia's harness? Is is satin or?

Thanks

I got her harness from PetPeople. I dont think it is satin. It is just one of those LiL Pals Daisy harnesses! Its really cute! ;) I only paid $10 for it! And they sell it at Petco and Petsmart for $15!!
MaxJack'sMom
03-09-2007, 04:29 PM
We started day one when we brought Jack home with a nightly tooth brushing, getting his coat brushed, and checking over his skin for any kind of lumps or bumps. It gets the pet in a relaxed mood and lets you get in some TLC with the pet. Jack loves to get a massage at night. He just lays there on his back and shuts his eyes and actually goes to sleep.