30 Jul Several Reasons For Having Dogs And Cats (Part 2)

Dogs are lovely friends that many people want to have this smart and beautiful member by their side. They have strong emotions and can become depressed if they are left alone in the house for several hours. The fact is that taking care of a dog isn’t an easy task. Having dogs isn’t just feeding them! Their maintenance is a daily responsibility that you should do with kindness. In the first part, we reviewed some reasons for having dogs at home. In this article, we continue them thoroughly.

Other reasons for having dogs and cats at home

Diagnosis of cancer

Pets whose owners are involved in diseases such as cancer or AIDS will find out sooner than others. For example, there have been reports of cancer and chronic diseases being diagnosed by their owners due to the sharp and strong teeth of dogs. An owner who had a cancerous mass and his dog constantly licked those places and circled the owner to let him know that he is sick! In addition to diagnosing diseases, the presence of pets motivates the fight and resistance to diseases. Doctors advise patients to keep a pet to keep their spirits up and encourage them to fight the problem.

The feeling of security

This issue depends a lot on what kind of pets you have. Of course, fish cannot deal with a thief! But dogs have been a good choice for guarding and protecting the family since ancient times. On the Internet, we can see many videos of dogs protecting their owners, especially children. In addition, burglars never target a house that has a dog or cat. Cats are also great live insect killers, and if you are afraid of insects, a cat will be a great fight by your side.

Helping parents to teach parenting

Many mothers today are afraid of having children. They worry that they will not be ready enough to take on the duties of a mother or that they will not be able to take good care of their children. However, if they have the experience of taking care of a pet, this fear and anxiety will be reduced to a great extent and will increase their self-confidence regarding the ability to take care of another divine being. In addition, they learn how to love a small creature, feed him, play with him and at the same time take care of other interests and daily tasks. Pets are great games for the first children of the family. How good would it be if your three-year-old child plays with the cat and tells him stories, and you watch them from afar and do your daily work?!

A good source of education for boys

In societies where the responsibility of raising children is mainly on the mother, boys are not trained in maintenance skills. The presence of a dog or cat in the house from a young age causes boys to be less depressed in adolescence, in addition to teaching responsibility and taking care of another creature.

Helping children with learning problems

Children with autism and such learning disorders have problems such as communicating and talking with their peers. But such people do not have any problem with friendly chat with dogs and they enjoy communication with them and are not bothered. Pets, unlike some humans, do not bother these beauties with their looks and establish a sincere friendship with them. These children and dogs or cats are both full of purity of love and attract each other.

Entertainment

If you have a child at home who is often bored and wants you to play with him or tell him stories, having one or more dogs and cats in the house will do wonders. There are many games that dogs and cats can train and learn and do great in it. Even for other members of the house, having pets can be a lot of fun. Watching an aquarium full of fish entertains you and immerses you in the peace of deep thought and away from the daily worries of life.

Helping blind people 

Pets like dogs and cats are a great help for blind people. They are very good companions for walking and shopping and protect their owners from possible dangers. They guide their owners at home and help them as much as they can. Since pets also need care and maintenance, pet owners must provide them with suitable living conditions. Therefore, in such cases, someone else should take care of these people’s pets and monitor their nutrition and health status. A kind neighbour or friend can help you in these situations.

Cats act like phone alarms

If you sleep in the morning and are late for your daily tasks, cats will wake you up on time. Even if you have prepared their meal in advance, they can still tolerate your long sleep and unemployment and loneliness to some extent, and after a while,e they will wake you up to spend the rest of the day with them.

Helping to solve mental health problems

As mentioned in this article, the existence of pets brings relaxation, avoiding stress, avoiding daily life worries, reducing cortisol levels and secreting hormones. In addition, having a dog and cat prevents your loneliness and makes you learn to be more active, have a plan, wake up early and be purposeful. The existence of pets will be the motivation and purpose of your life! All these things will prevent you from suffering from depression will make you a more purposeful and responsible happy person and will guarantee your mental health and balance.

Keeping dogs at home medically

How medical science views keeping a dog at home is important for many people. In general, in terms of psychological science, keeping pets can be very useful for the health of the soul and even the body; in addition to having a positive effect on the mood, it can make you go out and be active. It may be interesting to know that regular walks or playing with pets, especially dogs, can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that dogs can reduce stress, increase happiness and mental health. Other benefits of owning a dog include lowering blood pressure, lowering triglyceride levels, and filling in alone time.

But it is obvious and natural that along with all these benefits of keeping a dog at home, this lovely friend and any pet, in general, can be a carrier of viruses and dangerous microbes; In fact, the pets may have a completely healthy appearance, but because of being a disease carrier, it is extremely dangerous for human health. Among the most important problems of keeping a dog for children or other family members, the following can be mentioned:

• Allergy symptoms in children such as runny nose or coughing and sneezing
• Toxoplasmosis
• Giardia disease, Campylobacter (which is one of the critical factors in the occurrence of diarrhoea or excessive stool in children), etc.

Recommendations for keeping dogs at home medically

• Wash your hands after touching or playing with your dog, feeding or handling dog food, or touching the dog’s habitat or equipment, such as cages, tanks, toys, food containers, water, etc. And after cleaning the dog
• After leaving the areas where dogs live, even if you have not touched them; Wash your hands
• Always wash your hands before eating, drinking, preparing food or drink and after removing dirty clothes or shoes
• Keep the dog and his accessories out of the kitchen.
• Disinfect the living area, the dog’s place and the dog’s accessories outside the house.
• Never clean dog items in the kitchen sink.
• Permanently remove dog faeces from the living area and yard using a bag, as dog faeces may carry germs and parasites.
• Be sure to talk to your vet about how to keep your dog healthy.
• Provide your dog with a proper diet, fresh water, a  clean bed, and plenty of exercise.
• Ensure your dog’s health by injecting vaccines, grooming, deworming and controlling fleas and ticks.
• Be sure to do all the treatment and vaccination courses continuously.
• Bathe your dog regularly to prevent allergies and disease.
• Don’t forget proper nutrition, teeth cleaning, frequent washing, using special slippers, giving antiparasitic pills, etc.
• Considering that the dog’s hair is the best place for the growth and implantation of fleas, you should not neglect flea removal and give them antiparasitic tablets.
• Buy dogs from breeds that pose fewer health risks; For example, choose breeds that have less hair loss, are low-backed, calm and quiet, and have little mobility. Children under 5 years old and people over 65 years old are prone to get sick due to their weak immune systems. Remember that all breeds of dogs can easily transmit zoonotic diseases to humans.

To wrap up

Having a pet has far more advantages than disadvantages. You will become healthier, more responsible and disciplined, and negative emotions will come to you much less. But remember that you are responsible for them to keep them as healthy as you can. To have a healthy and lively dog, you must pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming, etc. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. You can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming in all these steps. Our experienced and precise groomers have carefully and accurately groomed your dogs so they count the moments for the next session.