Many people keep dogs and cats as companions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pet ownership for the animals involved and for the community as a whole.
Pets are human's best friends. Not only do they give company to lonely
people
but also
protect their property. However
, keeping a pet
has both advantages and disadvantages.
To commence with, research has proven that the company of a dog
or a cat keeps psychological problems such
as depression away. These animals
keep a person busy and give love and affection that increase overall happiness. These animals
also
help fight anxiety and inactivity and encourage exercise and playfulness. In many cases, people
who did not own a pet
reported better blood pressure and lower cholesterol Once they owned a pet
. Moreover
, dogs are extremely possessive of their owners as well as their belongings. They guard the house against any external threat or interference. Thus
, keeping pets is very helpful for households with children or old people
.
However
, pet
ownership is not an easy job. Animals
are often the source of many diseases such
as asthma. The saliva and fur of a dog
or a cat can lead to many infectious diseases as well. Dog
or cat biting those who are not vaccinated can also
lead to life-threatening diseases such
as rabies. Additionally
, dogs are sometimes a source of disturbance during the night. Many people
have reported dog
howling and barking at night as a severe form of stress.
To conclude, despite several drawbacks of keeping a pet
, animals
such
as dogs are extremely beneficial in dealing with the stress and loneliness of a modern lifestyle. They are not only good friends but also
excellent protectors from any positive threat.Submitted by itsdaminitaneja on
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...