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From vet nurse to pet retailer...meet the driving force behind an exciting new business venture
Innovative dog toy hits UK market and is destined to be a bestseller
Record sales and multi-million pound deals for pet firm
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 – winners announced!
The hidden pet killers in your medicine cabinet
Forthglade launches new sea bass recipe
Pets really DO make us happier according to research
A wholesale approach gives Butcher's the edge
Were you fooled by these April Fool's Day stories?
HayPigs! launches dog treat called Guinea Poop
New 'age-reduction pet food launched by Pooch & Mutt
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Controversial pet store re-issued with licence, allowing it to sell puppies
PFMA releases its Top Ten Pets Chart and New Pet Population Data 2018
Bestpets supports groomers with launch of new Product Guide
New advice for marine aquarists to prevent poisoning
Pet insurance premiums soar, survey reveals
Dog gone fishin’ treats range launched
Hokamix…the problem solver!
New consumer friendly packaging for Equitop Myoplast
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
New dog food range launched exclusively in Pets at Home
Pet retailer Ken Burgess puts profitable store up for sale
More than 1,800 visitors attend PATS Sandown
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Pets really DO make us happier according to research

 

Nearly half of us believe that our four-legged friends make us feel ‘pawsitively’ happy and have serious mood-lifting powers according to research released ttheir week to mark National Pet Month.

A study of UK pet owners*commissioned by raw and natural food experts, Natures Menu, has revealed that more than four fifths (83%) think that having a pet really does improve our general wellbeing.

Dogs come out on top as the best creature to make us feel the happiest (47%), followed by our feline friends (24%). Pets also topped the board for making men feel consistently happy (43%), followed by family (42%), friends (12%) and other (3%). 

If we’ve had a bad day at work, spending time with your dog or cat can instantly soothe us and reduce anxiety levels with nearly 60% of us believing that they can make us feel more relaxed, and less stressed. Other ways they positively impact our health and happiness include their unconditional love and the fact that they are always happy to see us (54%), their cuddliness and enjoyment they provide outside of work (43%), and the sense of purpose and self-worth they give us (34%).

A pooch can also be good for our health as one in three of us (33%) admit that our furry-friends encourage us to go out for a walk and enjoy the great outdoors.

 

With 12 million UK households owning a pet, here are the top five reasons why we decide to get a pet in the first place:

  1. I’ve just always had a pet and can’t imagine not having one – 45%
  2. The companionship and love that they give – 42%
  3. My children or family wanted one – I gave in! – 31%
  4. I wanted to rescue one from a local centre – 19%
  5. The security and support they provide – 19%

Claire Miller, Head Vet at Natures Menu, said: “It’s widely known that animals do wonders for our emotional and physical health, so it’s great to see that as a nation we really do believe that they are great for our overall happiness.

 

"Whilst pets can help to boost our mood, of course, we also need to ensure that they are happy too.

 

"A diet that’s high in nutritional value and is balanced, combined with plenty of exercise will ensure that they thrive.

“Look out for a wagging tail in response to human contact from your pooch or a kitty settling on your lap. These are clear indications that you make your pet as happy as they make you!”

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