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.