Benefits Of Having A Pet

Having a pet is very good for the development of children and the bond that develops between the family and the animal. The pet also promotes a sense of love and responsibility. In addition, it is a safety factor and the animal is great company for the whole family. 

What are the benefits of having a pet?

1. A pet teaches children responsibility

Keep in mind that having a pet takes time and responsibility. It practically becomes a member of the family. The responsibility of their care and feeding cannot be placed entirely on either the parents or the children.

Therefore , parents should teach their children everything that has to do with the care of the pet. For example, when they go to bathe the pet, parents should do it with the help of the children. This allows them to observe and realize how careful the care they provide must be.

The purpose of this is that in the future the children can do it themselves, without the help of the parents. Likewise , children can be entrusted with simple tasks, such as feeding. However, parents should remind them, and always check that the pet has been fed.

This should be done until the day when they themselves remember to feed the pet at the desired times.

2. They ensure that children learn and gain new knowledge

Depending on the pet the family has, children will gain knowledge about the animal. For example, if they have a turtle as a pet, they will learn what types of turtles exist, what they eat, what their natural environment is like, how long they live and how they reproduce.

By growing up with a pet , children can learn that animals can also suffer from disease and that they can be cold and hungry just like humans. In addition, they can learn the different stages of evolution (birth, reproduction, aging and death).

3. They contribute to children’s health

Growing up with dogs, cats or other animals that have hair can generate an immune response against the pathogens that cause allergies and asthma. The presence of pets also helps lower blood pressure and promotes good heart health.

Animals also make our lives healthier. This is because when we stroke them, our body produces endorphins. These are neurotransmitters that reduce stress, anxiety and sadness.

4. They contribute to the good emotional development of children

The companionship that the pet gives to children ensures that they will show good attitude and self-respect. It also increases their self-confidence and makes them feel safer. By having a pet, children learn to be empathetic. They can recognize whether their pet is happy, tired, sad or calm.

They also learn the importance of respecting, caring for, loving and sharing others. In addition, children can create fantasies in which their pet is the main character of the story, which makes them happy. This also stimulates their creativity.

5. Pets comfort children

Sometimes we just want to be quiet and dispel our worries. In those moments, pets usually comfort us by offering their unconditional love and companionship in silence. When we feel alone, pets are a great support. Their companionship and support gives us the strength to cope with isolation and loneliness.

6. Help the whole family stay in shape

If the family has decided to adopt an animal that likes to move, such as a dog, it will help everyone stay in shape. They have to play with it, walk and run everywhere with it.

7. Help strengthen the family bond

When the pet is involved in the activities undertaken by the family, the animal becomes the main attraction. It creates special moments and, as a result,  wonderful family memories with the animal, the most special memories of all.

Pets best suited for families

Owning a pet is a very important decision that should not be taken too lightly. When choosing a pet, we must take into account the time we have available to spend with them, the character of the animal and depending on the age of the children how it fits with their development and living together at home.

The most common types of pets are:

• dogs. The most recommended breeds include: beagle, boxer, collie, Saint Bernard, poodle, schnauzer.

• cats
• birds
• turtles
• Fishing
• Rabbits
• hamsters

Considerations

When choosing a dog as a pet, remember that every time you come home, there is a loving being waiting for you with great joy and happiness. However, no matter which pet you choose, it will give you an unforgettable experience. They will love you so much that they will just become an extra member of the family.