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Reasons to be cheerful: New study reveals that pet owners feel less lonely

Reasons to be cheerful: New study reveals that pet owners feel less lonely

According to a recent study by More Than pet insurance, over a quarter of pet owners reported that they feel less lonely because they own a pet and they also experience lower levels of stress and lower blood pressure.  The research - which was conducted in partnership with a team of psychologists from Innovation Bubble - revealed that: Owning a pet appears to reduce blood pressure and stress by at least 10% 85% of pet owners reported a more optimistic disposition – more than those without pets (77%) Pet owners said that they felt less stressed on school nights than non-pet owners...

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How to make your garden pet friendly

How to make your garden pet friendly

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden for your pets, it’s quite a good idea to optimise that space for them and make it into a safe area they can enjoy – as well as somewhere that will attract wildlife so that you can do your bit for the environment, but where do you start? This week we’re looking at some of the things you can do to make your garden into a great space for your pet, whilst attracting nature at the same time. Schnauzer photo by Chris on Unsplash A secure fence This probably goes without saying but...

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