• Question: Does having a pet influence your stress level?

    Asked by lozzadee to Laura, Lily, Mark, Paul, Sarah on 21 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Mark Roberts

      Mark Roberts answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      Yes there has been research on that – but I’ll be honest I’m not a psychologist and can’t remember what the outcome was

      On a personal note cats always calm me down

    • Photo: Lily Asquith

      Lily Asquith answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      Apparently it has been shown that having a cat reduces your stress levels

    • Photo: Sarah Bardsley

      Sarah Bardsley answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      Evidence suggests that it can reduce stress and help healing. Pets are brought into hospitals and car homes for this very reason.

    • Photo: Laura Maliszewski

      Laura Maliszewski answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      I believe so. Behavioral studies have found that most people find pets to be soothing, hence the use of companion animals in hospitals and care facilities.

      Of course, a pet misbehaving will contribute to stress as well!

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