Our smaller brothers are more likely to appear in our apartments and houses. In the modern world, many pet lovers claim that pets are not only a pleasant pastime, or decoration for the home, but also a great benefit to human health.

It is scientifically proven that communication with animals has a beneficial effect on the psychological and even physical health of people. And besides, these cute creatures make life a little happier, and this is already a great benefit. Another proven fact is that people who keep pets, according to statistics, live longer than others.

The most widespread pets are undoubtedly dogs and cats. Some give birth to such animals in pairs, while others acquire a large number (as far as the owners can afford). In addition, pets, especially cats and dogs, can feel the emotional state of the owner, play the role of discharge, calm or, on the contrary, amuse. It's no secret that emotional standing affects physical condition and general health. Pets perform many functions: these are our friends, family members, our home-made “medicines”.

Based on these data, a lot of systems have been developed and methods for the treatment and rehabilitation of people using animals. Not only domestic animals familiar to us, but also other representatives of the fauna, such as dolphins, horses, domestic ducks and other animals, took part in this good deed.In some cases, animals not only beneficially influenced the condition of a sick person, but also completely relieved him of the ailment. It cannot but please or leave indifferent.

There are stories in which it is said that some animals, after curing the sick, died themselves, thereby saving the human life, sacrificing their own lives. In exchange, for all the benefit that our pets give us, people are obliged to take care of our smaller brothers. In no case do not forget that this is not a toy, but a living creature that needs care, guardianship, care and, of course, love.