Live better with your pet!

maxpayne_lhp · 08-28-2005, 04:55 AM

There're several good reasons for us to keep pets

Pets Help to Lower Blood Pressure. A study at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that people with hypertension who adopted a cat or dog had lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than did those who did not own a pet. (Dr. Karen Allen, State University of New York at Buffalo )
Pets Help to Reduce Stress. Walking with a pet helps to soothe nerves and offers instant relaxation. Studies conducted worldwide have shown that the impact of a stressful situation is lesser on pet owners, especially males, than on those who do not own a pet. (Josephine M. Wills, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, United Kingdom )
Pets Help to Prevent Heart Disease. Because pets provide people with faithful companionship, research shows they may also provide their owners with greater psychological stability, and thus a measure of protection from heart disease. (National Institutes of Health, Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets, 1987)
Pets Help to Lower Health Care Costs. People with pets actually make fewer doctor visits, especially for nonserious medical conditions. (National Institutes of Health, Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets, 1987)
Pets Help to Fight Depression. Pets help fight depression and loneliness, promoting an interest in life. When seniors face adversity or trauma, affection from pets takes on great meaning. Their bonding behavior can foster a sense of security. ("Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship," by Alan Beck and Aaron Katcher)

Enjoy!
From Animal Planet

solar-ton · 08-28-2005, 05:34 AM

wow its true,if it wasnt for my fish i wouldnt be here right now....

Arlene · 08-28-2005, 05:50 AM

I know when ever i am feeling stressed out or upset if i set and watch the fish for a bit it deffinately calms and relaxes me more. Maybe i shall sit my 4 year old in front of the tank and see if it will calm him down a bit hes having a very destructive day today lol

**Cichlid Man** · 08-28-2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlene

I know when ever i am feeling stressed out or upset if i set and watch the fish for a bit it deffinately calms and relaxes me more. Maybe i shall sit my 4 year old in front of the tank and see if it will calm him down a bit hes having a very destructive day today lol

Not if you have an aggressive cichlid tank. LOL

**Baby_Baby** · 08-28-2005, 08:23 AM

lol. ya. ya but the expenses for animals can raise those things you mentioned max!

Arlene · 08-28-2005, 12:28 PM

Cichlidman Yes this is very true...My tot is bad enough without letting him watch those guys lol

maxpayne_lhp · 08-28-2005, 12:39 PM

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lol. ya. ya but the expenses for animals can raise those things you mentioned max!

True! Now I'm doubting if I should keep anything when in the US or not uh oh!

**Baby_Baby** · 08-28-2005, 01:05 PM

lol. get a dog!

sisofafishlover · 08-28-2005, 01:42 PM

Lol, it works on me, but it sure doesn't work on my mum! Every time I get my allowence, she starts off on the bills my pets rack up! GET A JOB! Last week she looked like she was going to have a heart attack, cuz my sis brought home more fish! Every time she passes a tank, she mumbles about the latest fish bill! Then dad mentioned he is thinking of getting another horse, she spent a long time lecturing about the money it will take to keep our zoo. Mum does jog with the dogs every morning, and rides, but for the most part, she sees our zoo through the bank!

amelia · 08-28-2005, 05:45 PM

There have been a lot of times that I've felt like life really wasn't worth living. I'd thought many times about taking my life, and actually tried when I was thirteen. I almost succeeded.. Comatose for three days. When I woke up out of it, the first thing I said was, "I want Bubba." "Bubba," or Hanukka, is my ragdoll cat.. Since then, I have thought about doing it again, but I look at all of the pets I have.. All of my goldfish and koi that I love, my rabbit, my snake, my birds that give me kisses, my cat and my dogs.. I love them all too much to ever abandon them like that. Pets really have saved me, I feel.

**Baby_Baby** · 08-28-2005, 06:28 PM

That truly inspires me. Thank you for sharing that. And I'm glad you're here and I know there is a purpose for your life =) I'm still lookin for mine, but I know its out there somewhere! Thats part of the journey in life, finding out what that is! I myself have dealed with hard stuff and I think it was great that you shared that story. Thank you again =)

maxpayne_lhp · 08-31-2005, 05:06 AM

Guys and girls... now I know that my host-family has a dog, a bird, and a fish (?) it's gonna be "Feel like home" lol I dun need to worry about the VET bill. Wonder what kind of fish is... a goldie maybe. See if you find that family owns a big public aquarium when I leave next year LOL

**Baby_Baby** · 08-31-2005, 07:57 AM

oh oh oh! cool max! you're gonna have to come to Oklahoma some time! they just built an aquarium like 3 minutes away from my house! you gotta come! pretty please!

Chazwick · 08-31-2005, 09:00 AM

Wow - i'm suffering from LOTS of stress for the past couple of years.. and that's the reason that i actually brought the fish

when i watch them i do feel a little relaxed.. as for the DOG... my dog drives. me. crazy. GRRR! lol

**fish_doc** · 08-31-2005, 02:34 PM

What do you mean the dog drives you crazy. growling, running in circles, and barking at a car that didn't even stop out front. its so relaxing. LOL

**Baby_Baby** · 08-31-2005, 03:00 PM

hey fish_doc! don't be so conceited! quit talking about yourself so much! LOL

Kurtfr0 · 11-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cichlid man

not if you have an aggressive cichlid tank. Lol

lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

guppyart · 11-21-2008, 02:51 AM

thread necroing much? 3 year old thread doesn't need replies

08-28-2005, 04:55 AM	#1
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Live better with your pet! There're several good reasons for us to keep pets Pets Help to Lower Blood Pressure. A study at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that people with hypertension who adopted a cat or dog had lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than did those who did not own a pet. (Dr. Karen Allen, State University of New York at Buffalo ) Pets Help to Reduce Stress. Walking with a pet helps to soothe nerves and offers instant relaxation. Studies conducted worldwide have shown that the impact of a stressful situation is lesser on pet owners, especially males, than on those who do not own a pet. (Josephine M. Wills, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, United Kingdom ) Pets Help to Prevent Heart Disease. Because pets provide people with faithful companionship, research shows they may also provide their owners with greater psychological stability, and thus a measure of protection from heart disease. (National Institutes of Health, Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets, 1987) Pets Help to Lower Health Care Costs. People with pets actually make fewer doctor visits, especially for nonserious medical conditions. (National Institutes of Health, Technology Assessment Workshop: Health Benefits of Pets, 1987) Pets Help to Fight Depression. Pets help fight depression and loneliness, promoting an interest in life. When seniors face adversity or trauma, affection from pets takes on great meaning. Their bonding behavior can foster a sense of security. ("Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship," by Alan Beck and Aaron Katcher) Enjoy! From Animal Planet __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

08-28-2005, 05:34 AM	#2
solar-ton guardian of the sea Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: a tree Age: 16 Posts: 670	wow its true,if it wasnt for my fish i wouldnt be here right now.... __________________ minimum oscar tank size: 75 gallon for 2 a 125 goldfish can cause hith diesease! so dont feed them goldfish as a staple diet!

08-28-2005, 08:23 AM	#5
Baby_Baby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 1	lol. ya. ya but the expenses for animals can raise those things you mentioned max! __________________ "By avoiding the very thing you despise the most, by trying to be "different" by striving to be so "unique", you've become the sole and center of all that you held so high on the pedestal of disgusting mortality deemed society."

08-28-2005, 01:05 PM	#8
Baby_Baby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 1	lol. get a dog! __________________ "By avoiding the very thing you despise the most, by trying to be "different" by striving to be so "unique", you've become the sole and center of all that you held so high on the pedestal of disgusting mortality deemed society."

08-28-2005, 01:42 PM	#9
sisofafishlover the 1 U admire Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 39	Lol, it works on me, but it sure doesn't work on my mum! Every time I get my allowence, she starts off on the bills my pets rack up! GET A JOB! Last week she looked like she was going to have a heart attack, cuz my sis brought home more fish! Every time she passes a tank, she mumbles about the latest fish bill! Then dad mentioned he is thinking of getting another horse, she spent a long time lecturing about the money it will take to keep our zoo. Mum does jog with the dogs every morning, and rides, but for the most part, she sees our zoo through the bank! __________________ [color=Indigo][color=Indigo]Fish: 2.5 gallon: Crowntail male Betta 10 gallon: 2 female Bettas 50 gallons: 2 baby Gold, red tailed tinfoil barbs (sm) [b]Extinct means forever, do the right thing, let the word extinct, be extinct[i]

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08-28-2005, 05:50 AM	#3
Arlene Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 181	I know when ever i am feeling stressed out or upset if i set and watch the fish for a bit it deffinately calms and relaxes me more. Maybe i shall sit my 4 year old in front of the tank and see if it will calm him down a bit hes having a very destructive day today lol

08-28-2005, 12:28 PM	#6
Arlene Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 181	Cichlidman Yes this is very true...My tot is bad enough without letting him watch those guys lol

08-28-2005, 05:45 PM	#10
amelia the ami Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: missouri Age: 19 Posts: 270	There have been a lot of times that I've felt like life really wasn't worth living. I'd thought many times about taking my life, and actually tried when I was thirteen. I almost succeeded.. Comatose for three days. When I woke up out of it, the first thing I said was, "I want Bubba." "Bubba," or Hanukka, is my ragdoll cat.. Since then, I have thought about doing it again, but I look at all of the pets I have.. All of my goldfish and koi that I love, my rabbit, my snake, my birds that give me kisses, my cat and my dogs.. I love them all too much to ever abandon them like that. Pets really have saved me, I feel.

08-28-2005, 06:28 PM	#11
Baby_Baby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 1	That truly inspires me. Thank you for sharing that. And I'm glad you're here and I know there is a purpose for your life =) I'm still lookin for mine, but I know its out there somewhere! Thats part of the journey in life, finding out what that is! I myself have dealed with hard stuff and I think it was great that you shared that story. Thank you again =) __________________ "By avoiding the very thing you despise the most, by trying to be "different" by striving to be so "unique", you've become the sole and center of all that you held so high on the pedestal of disgusting mortality deemed society."

08-31-2005, 05:06 AM	#12
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Guys and girls... now I know that my host-family has a dog, a bird, and a fish (?) it's gonna be "Feel like home" lol I dun need to worry about the VET bill. Wonder what kind of fish is... a goldie maybe. See if you find that family owns a big public aquarium when I leave next year LOL __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

08-31-2005, 07:57 AM	#13
Baby_Baby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 1	oh oh oh! cool max! you're gonna have to come to Oklahoma some time! they just built an aquarium like 3 minutes away from my house! you gotta come! pretty please! __________________ "By avoiding the very thing you despise the most, by trying to be "different" by striving to be so "unique", you've become the sole and center of all that you held so high on the pedestal of disgusting mortality deemed society."

08-31-2005, 09:00 AM	#14
Chazwick <3 Break it... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside Your Skull <3 Age: 17 Posts: 404	Wow - i'm suffering from LOTS of stress for the past couple of years.. and that's the reason that i actually brought the fish when i watch them i do feel a little relaxed.. as for the DOG... my dog drives. me. crazy. GRRR! lol __________________ In my dreams I’m dying all the time, As I wake it’s kaleidoscopic mind, I never meant to hurt you, I never meant to lie, So this is goodbye, This is goodbye, Tell the truth you never wanted me, Tell me, In my dreams I’m jealous all the time, As I wake I’m going out of my mind, Going out of my mind... ♥

08-31-2005, 02:34 PM	#15
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,881 Blog Entries: 14	What do you mean the dog drives you crazy. growling, running in circles, and barking at a car that didn't even stop out front. its so relaxing. LOL __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

08-31-2005, 03:00 PM	#16
Baby_Baby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 1	hey fish_doc! don't be so conceited! quit talking about yourself so much! LOL __________________ "By avoiding the very thing you despise the most, by trying to be "different" by striving to be so "unique", you've become the sole and center of all that you held so high on the pedestal of disgusting mortality deemed society."

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guppyart Naked wookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: canada Age: 19 Posts: 702	thread necroing much? 3 year old thread doesn't need replies __________________ photography

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