Why cats and dogs can help you cope with loneliness Bashny.Net

There are a lot of lonely people in the modern world. Someone has not developed a life, someone has lost loved ones, someone just lives too far from his family. To cope with loneliness is difficult for everyone, regardless of age, social status and other factors. However, do not despair, it seems that scientists have found a universal way to combat loneliness.





And today's edition. "Site" He will tell you about an interesting study and help you choose. What kind of pet do you have?.

It has long been proven that caring for animals helps to cope with loneliness. They help fill the void of loneliness. It is as if a person has a family, because now there is someone who needs it. But the question is, What kind of animal to get in the apartment?





Scientists from the German University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf decided to investigate this issue. They conducted a study to find out whether animals really help cope with loneliness and who does it better. The data for the study were taken from a survey conducted in Germany since 1996.





The study involved older people who live without a couple. Therefore, experts selected a group of widowers aged 65 years. The group included 1,160 people. The subjects were divided into groups, depending on which animals live with them and whether they live at all.





The results of the study showed that the most lonely people felt those who did not have animals. We can conclude that animals still help us cope with difficult periods in life and add joy. In addition, the love of animals speaks about the mental health of a person.

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They also found that dogs were better at coping with loneliness than cats. Dogs brought more joy to their owners, and the psychological benefits of them were greater. Dr. Stanley Koren commented on the results of the study, noting that the mere fact that dogs need to be constantly walked has an incredible effect.





The fact is that, feeling responsible, a person walks with a dog every day. This helps him move more, stay active, and meet and communicate with other people. In this regard, dogs have no equal. Dr. Koren even made a rating of dogs by intelligence, which will help you choose the right breed of future friend.





The experiment showed that cats cope worse with the feeling of loneliness of the owner, but do not write them off. If you are an avid cat person, of course, you will be more comfortable with a cat. In addition, it is proved that cats prolong the life of their owners and are able to treat them.





So who to choose? We believe that we should focus only on personal preferences. It is important to find a furry friend who will sincerely please you. After all, if you get a dog, but you are not ready to walk with it every day, it will eventually become a burden and will hardly bring much joy.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. Let it be a cat, a hamster, a parrot or fish, as long as you are comfortable and happy to be near your pet. What do you think about it, cats or dogs?