Surprisingly, Dog Owners Are 64% Less Likely to Get Cancer (6 photos)

We all know that pet dogs are absolute badasses. They help their owners cope with diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular problems. And a new study published in the journal Nature a few days ago showed that they also save us from cancer!





Come to your senses, owner, let's go for a walk together?

For seven years, scientists collected information on cancer patients. They ended up with a huge database of 55,000 people. All of them had survived cancer, successfully recovered from it, and were now under the care of oncologists, but they were still at risk. After beating cancer, you have to cope with the aftereffects of harsh treatment, mental health issues, and the risk of recurrence.



I hear you're attacking my friends? Well, I'll give you one!

The first five years of life are especially difficult. During this period, the chances of developing a new tumor are highest, as is the risk of dying from underlying conditions. And this is where dogs come to the aid of doctors and patients. Statistical analysis has shown that dog owners have a whopping 64% lower chance of dying during these five years than cat owners and people without pets!





— Master, but I don't want to go for a walk... — It's. A walk. For our health.

And all because a dog's mere existence does three useful things at once. First, it forces its owner to walk at least a couple of times a day, which means it won't be possible for them to sit on their butts for weeks and get moldy. Second, in exchange for care, it gives a person hormones of joy and a simple, but essential, desire to live. And as we know, if a patient doesn't want to live, medicine is powerless.



Stop being sick already, let's go for a walk...

And the third reason is the most interesting. A dog living in your home unwittingly shares its bacteria, the spores of which are released into the air through saliva. But these invaders don't cause dysbiosis, ulcers, or food poisoning in humans. Quite the opposite—they make you stronger.



However, licking your dog is still not a good idea, as it can transmit not only bacteria but also parasites.

Due to contact with a dog, the gastrointestinal microbiota becomes richer and produces more complex organic substances. Many of these substances protect the intestines, stimulate the immune system, which is tired from prolonged struggle, and suppress chronic inflammation.



And dogs are also immune to virtually all human diseases, so they can support any patient and in any conditions!

So now scientists confirm: having a dog at home is an extremely beneficial animal. It will get you moving, give you a free hit of dopamine, and enrich your inner world! And most importantly, it will protect you from illness and prolong your life. So, are you ready to head to the shelter?