Do you feel stressed out often? If the answer is yes, you’re far from alone. A recent Gallup Poll showed that 49% of Americans say they frequently feel stressed. And while we all know that isn’t great for out health, what we may not have considered is how it could be affecting our beloved pets. A new study out of the United Kingdom showed that dogs cannot only smell human stress, but that it affects their emotions and leads them to make more pessimistic decisions.
So what can we do to help our pets out? Lucky for all of us stressed-out folks, there are tons of products out there that can help relieve stress, both for those who walk on two and four legs. It’s good for humans to take steps to relieve their own stress. For example, with fidget toys, homeopathic remedies, and at-home massagers. And for pets, calming supplements can help them find Zen.
