Here’s How Our Pets Have Protected Our Mental Health During The Pandemic – Longevity LIVE

The study also found that as pet owners adjust to their new normal, 67% expect to make changes in how they care for their pets once theyre not home as often. 47% of people are committed to spending more quality time with their pets when they are home, 21% will adjust their schedule to be at home with their pets more often, and 10% plan to adopt another pet to help keep their dog or cat company.

Pets continue to bring joy and comfort to peoples lives every day and pet owners can attest to this.45% shared that their households happiness has increased while spending more time with their pet during quarantine, with many revealing their pet helped lower their anxiety and uncertainty caused by the pandemic.

With owners spending more one-on-one time with their pets, 33% of people feel more attuned to their dog or cat now than before the pandemic began. Many owners believe their pets appear to be happier and more playful during this time. Pets are also receiving increased affection and their owners are talking to them more than before the pandemic.

Taking better care of your pets

A key finding is that the majority of owners feel more attuned to their pets health and are planning to make changes to how they care for their pet, suggesting quarantining with our cats and dogs may have lasting effects on how people approach pet ownership, says Le Roux.

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