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Feeling stressed out?

Since most of my posts have been related to pets but specifically dogs I am going to continue the theme. This time I will be talking about how dogs can help reduce stress. There are countless ways an animal or pet can reduce stress in one’s life. I can attest to a dog relieving all types of stress and negative vibes. When I would have a long day of class and work coming home to my dog just took off so much weight off my shoulders. Having a pet, specifically a dog, gave me so much comfort when I felt stressed. Dogs can not only reduce stress and make you feel better, but they can also lower your blood pressure. Blood pressure can be a physical measure of stress. Being in the presence of an animal can help ease the stress you’re experiencing. I can relate to this because I’ll catch myself feeling stressed or overwhelmed and I will see a cute dog or cat and it will instantly change my mood. Dogs can also help us deal with stress differently. Taking the time to walk your dog or si...
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Pet food safety

Food safety is not only important for humans but it also important for any type of pet someone has. A healthy diet is also important for an animal. Just as we take time out to prepare meals and make healthy choices when eating is something to consider when feeding your pet. I will talk about pet food safety and the importance of taking the necessary precautions to picking the right food for a pet. Raw foods are a topic that has common principles when between pet foods and human foods. It is not recommended to feed raw food to pets. It can make your pet sick and you sick. There are many germs that are found in raw pet foods. Some include salmonella and listeria bacteria, both of these germs can make a pet sic. A person can also get sick when handling raw food or when taking care of a pet. Raw pet food is not the only type of pet food that can be tainted. Canned or dry pet food can also have germs. It is recommended to speak to a veterinarian if you are considering changing a pet’s ...
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How can dogs help people?

Dogs are viewed as man’s best friend but they can do more than just be a friend. Dogs can help boost an individuals’ mood. Any type of animal can be therapeutic for anyone that is either suffering from an illness or going through a rough patch. Dogs are one of the most common house hold pet that can aid individuals with mental health concerns or any type of health concern. Dogs can reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. They can also help individuals become more active thus improving cardiovascular health. If you don’t suffer from any type of mental health illness or health concern dogs can simply add joy and love to your life. Pets, especially dogs, can help you make healthy lifestyle changes. Dogs have many and specific benefits for older adults and children. Dogs can help people deal with anxiety, depression and stress. Dogs can become familiar with a humans behavior and emotion. Although dogs are able to understand words we use they are more efficient at understan...
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Topic Intro

My name is Ciara and my topic is healthy people, healthy pets.  I decided to choose this topic because I'm interested in remaining to live a healthy life and incorporating pets into that. There have been studies where it shows how the bond between people and their pets can affect their health in a positive way. Having any type of pet in your life can help you in countless ways. I have been positively affected by having a dog in  my life and it helping me emotionally. This topic covers how keeping your pets healthy and how it can keep you as an individual healthy. Healthy people and healthy pets also covers knowing diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. 
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