90% of pet owners say improve their quality of life – 04/08/2019

Arrive at home and know that even if the day has been complicated, they will stay there, move their tail, rub their legs, demand and be pampered and even walk: each to his form, dogs and cats improve quality of their owners.

This is confirmed by a survey conducted by Ipsos in five European countries (France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain) to explore the human-animal link and the role that domestic animals play in the well-being of their owners.

The first part of the study consisted of a thorough qualitative survey of pet owners to understand their daily relationships and their special connections. The second part aimed to 3000 owners (300 cat owners and 300 dog owners in each country) to study the relationship and the benefits that accrue for each of them.

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"The question of the link between humans and animals is becoming more and more common in the field of human health, as pets are gaining space in our lives. the connection is beginning to be recognized by health professionals, especially in the case of children with health problems.Sew studies also show the positive effects of a patient-animal connection in the depressive disorders, cardiac health or post-traumatic stress", Says the press release with the results of the investigation.

Respondents' responses show a strong emotional connection between owners and their animals, even among people with a health problem. Moreover, most are aware of the benefits of the relationship, to the point that 96% of dog owners and 91% of cats report that having a pet at home has a positive impact on their daily lives.

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At the same time, 66% of respondents consider their pets to be part of their family, while 3 out of 10 consider them to be friends or companions. 68% of cat owners and 78% of dog owners feel very attached to them.

Two out of three people agree that the biggest motivation to incorporate pets into the family is to have a good time with them. And 80% say that caressing is part of their everyday life.

The survey also explored perceptions about the link with animals in adults with diseases and between parents of children with a given pathology. When talking about the emotional relationship that binds them to their animals, 80% of homeowners who suffer from a type of illness say that it is "A bond of trust and unconditional love".

A pet can help you stay active (recent studies show that those who walk their pets are physically more active more days a week than those who do not) are collaborating on the treatment of depression and improving daily routine.

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