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Surprising Health Benefits of Pets

More reasons to love ’em

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Pet owners know what wonderful companions our pets can be. But did you know that owning a pet can help prevent us from getting sick and recover more quickly? Or that some animals can identify people who are suffering from various types of cancer?

Do you suffer from zooeyia (ZOO-EY-AH)? Congratulations. Zooeyia, a term coined from the Greek words for animal and health, describes the health benefits of pet ownership. From weight loss to smoking cessation, lower blood pressure to a more positive mental outlook, having pets in our lives offers many surprising health benefits.

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