MORE than 85 per cent of pet owners in the West Midlands believe having a dog can help to bring stress levels down.
Research by manufacturer of premium pet supplements Lintbells, found that on average dog owners in the West Midlands are less stressed and happier in life because of their pet.
The national study of 1,000 dog owners and 1,000 adults without a dog, also found that people with no dog spent longer watching TV, watching on average an extra three and a half hours per week, than those with a four-legged friend.
The survey also found that more than a third of dog owners in the West Midlands say their dog has their own spot on the sofa.
Dog owners are also the biggest social media users with 80 per cent spending some time on social media each day compared to just 71 of non-dog owners.
John Davies, co-founder of Lintbells said: “The results of this survey highlight the many benefits of owning a dog, from health to happiness.
“Dogs are amazing companions, offering their owners much more than just a wag of their tail in the morning. They are often the first to greet anyone arriving home, they inspire us to spend more time outdoors and offer unconditional love to their owners.
“That said we owe it to them to take care of their needs – even those we can’t see.”
Visit www.lintbells.com or call 01462 416866 to find out more.
