Why People Have Pets

What are some benefits of owning a pet?

• Allergies, increased expenses, and limited freedom.

• Loneliness, decreased physical activity, and worsened mental health.

• Messiness, added stress, and reduced social life.

• Companionship, stress relief, increased physical activity, and improved mental health.

Why do people get pets?

• To have something to cuddle with

• To have a source of entertainment

• Companionship and emotional support

• To have someone to boss around

How can pets affect mental health?

• Pets can be a source of distraction and hinder mental health improvement.

• Pets have no effect on mental health.

• Pets can provide companionship, emotional support, and a sense of purpose, which can positively impact mental health.

• Pets can cause stress and anxiety, worsening mental health.

Name one benefit of owning a pet for physical health.

• Increased physical activity

• Increased risk of injury

• Reduced physical activity

• Decreased overall health

How can pets provide emotional support?

• Pets can provide emotional support by causing allergies and stress.

• Pets can provide emotional support through physical exercise.

• Pets cannot provide emotional support.

• Pets can provide emotional support through companionship, love, and reducing stress.

What is one way pets can help reduce stress?

• Exercise and physical activity

• Allergies and health issues

• Companionship and emotional support

• Increased responsibility and routine

What are some positive effects of pets on children's development?

• Pets can be a source of danger and aggression towards children.

• Pets can cause allergies and respiratory problems in children.

• Pets can teach responsibility, empathy, and compassion, provide companionship, reduce stress and anxiety, improve social skills and self-esteem.

• Pets can be a distraction and hinder academic performance in children.

How can pets help improve social interactions?

• Pets can improve social interactions by providing companionship, acting as a conversation starter, and teaching responsibility and empathy.

• Pets can improve social interactions by causing allergies and discomfort.

• Pets can improve social interactions by being a source of annoyance and distraction.

• Pets can improve social interactions by spreading diseases and infections.