Animals are our favourite companions
Today a pet lives in almost every second household. This emerges from a recent publication by the industry association for pet supplies. According to it, the number of pets is even growing more strongly than the number of households themselves. A life without a dog that greets you longingly when you come home is hard to imagine for many people. It is much the same with a cat that lovingly winds around its human.
The distribution of pets in Germany is extremely impressive.
- 14.8 million cats
- 9.4 million dogs
- 5.4 million small animals
- 4.8 million birds
- 1.9 million aquariums
- 1 million reptiles
People living alone especially value the closeness
Experts explain that animals take on a central role as social partners. Whether as a fully-fledged family member or as a loyal playmate. It has been proven that more and more people feel comfortable in the presence of an animal and find relaxation there. Love for a pet is widespread. A recently published study by the university from Chicago has shown that the presence of a dog can influence the feeling of happiness even more strongly than that of a cat. In this survey by the scientists, the dog owners described themselves as very happy. We support this well-being caringly through our holistic expertise in animal naturopathy.
There are many reasons to bring an animal into your own home
According to statements by the German Animal Welfare Federation, animals bring a lot of joy into everyday life. They give warmth and affection and often foster new contacts with other people. Especially for children, growing up with a pet proves to be extremely positive for their entire development. Most children feel instinctively drawn to animals. Through the friendship with their own animal, the willingness to respect and caringly protect our fellow creatures also grows.
This article serves as general information and as a caring reflection on the wonderful relationship between human and pet.
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The content of the articles is for general information purposes only and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a veterinarian. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be construed as such.
