Women Health People with insecure attachment styles tend to have strong emotional bonds with pets, study finds

People with insecure attachment styles tend to have strong emotional bonds with pets, study finds

However, an organiser of a Halloween-themed pet parade that took place on Sunday stressed none of the animals appeared to dislike being in their costumes. Justine Shotton, the vice president of the British Veterinary Association , added it can also affect some animals’ health, in particular that of certain breeds of dogs. The RSPCA has warned against dressing up pets for Halloween, saying it can be “quite stressful” for animals.

  • This includes 7 million dogs, 7.5 million cats, 16 million fish, 12 million birds, and 10 million snakes.
  • Thus, pet keeping can be described as a symbiotic relationship, one that benefits both animals and human beings.
  • No matter your mood—depressed, anxious, or stressed—one plaintive look from your pet and you’ll have to get out of bed to feed, exercise, and care for them.
  • Here’s how caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower