Many of us who grew up in Australia in the 80’s and 90’s had some kind of pet to keep us company. Generally, a dog was the pet of choice and we had it from when it was only a little puppy. We took care of it, fed it and over time, it became our best friend and we went everywhere together. For some of us, we got the unfortunate news that our dog was sent away to the farm, which later translated into the fact that the dog died. The dog generally got sick and our parents weren’t able to afford the vet bills because they didn’t get pet insurance.
Now, when kids have pets, pet insurance is available, but what is the best pet insurance in Australia, you may ask and the simple answer is that there are a number of different kinds to suit the animal that you have. The good thing is that you can get pet insurance for any age of animal and any breed and this means that it is never too late to get it. Once you have the right pet insurance, you can make the right decisions for your dog knowing that you are providing your best friend with the best care possible.
Having a dog in particular growing up in Australia, offers up so many benefits with regard to your general health. Here are some of those benefits.
- Dogs don’t just fill your heart with joy, they also improve your overall heart health. Your life becomes much more active when you have a dog as it always wants to go for a walk to the local park or along the local beach. More exercise means a stronger heart and a longer life which translates to more time spent with your dog. Your blood pressure will fall, as will your cholesterol along with better overall cardiovascular health. This is a win-win situation for both you and your trusty dog.
- Dogs improve your social life and many people meet their future partner or at least a new friend whilst out walking their dogs. Dog owners generally congregate in the local park where their dogs are allowed to run around. As their dogs play together, the owners can strike up a conversation that can lead to a date later or the beginning of a long term friendship. You can swap stories about issues that you have and find solutions to problems as well.
- As we get older and life becomes a little more predictable, it can become predictable to the point that we don’t see a purpose in our lives any more. A dog can help bring some purpose back into your life again. You have someone to wake up to, someone to take care of again and someone who is going to be at your side, no matter what.
A dog is a great pet to have around you when you are growing up and it’s even better when you reach that ripe old age when you can afford to retire.
