Dog Gifts And Cat Gifts

Gift-giving to pet dogs and cats is on the rise, reflecting the trend in increasing pet ownership, and scientific confirmation on the benefits of pet ownership. Great selections of dog gifts and cat gifts are available. These gifts are not only ideal for showing your affection to your pets, but also make great dog lover gifts or cat lover gifts.

Pet ownership in the United States is on the rise. A recent survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association indicates that four in ten (43 million) U.S. households own at least one dog, and three in ten (37.5 million) households own at least one cat. This increase in pet ownership reflects more people realize pets can truly enrich their lives. Pets not only provide companionship, unconditional love and affection, research now shows they also provide significant health benefits. Pets can help to reduce stress, relieve loneliness and depression. Moreover, pets can provide opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities, and socialization. Published scientific studies show that pets can decrease their owner’s blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and feelings of loneliness. Older people who have pets tend to have better physical and mental health than those who don