Dogs more effective than prozac

what about the chinese, who eat dogs?

What about dog lovers who are depressed and stressed-out because they are allergic to dogs?

me mum has a fat yorkie - and i mean this dog has a belly that has literally stretched her ribcage to make room - and i'll be all pissed and put that puddle of flesh in my lap and start looking into her eyes ( as they go back into her head ) while stroking her , and i'll call her all the "pet names" i usually do when i'm fucking drunk like "my little jelly bellied chunky monkey ... i love you little monkey" - i swear to god i have been prevented from beating the hell out of some fool because of that dog .

I watched something on the science channel where dogs were able to identify people who had cancer from the smell of their urine samples...one dog actually found cancer in one of the samples that was supposed to be a placebo sample. After further research the person found out he had bladder cancer and had it successfully removed due to early detection. I bet he was glad he was in that test study. Cool stuff.

Yes, pets can be amazing for therapy, when someone is disabled in any way be it psychologically or physically. It is well known that pets are good for them.

I miss my Giant Alaskan malamute that could pick me up from the floor, if I fell, my kitty that slept on me at night and the both that would stay with me when I was really ill. And I miss my birds that liked to be part of the flock and talk and the cockatoo that would just cuddle for hours. My apartment says no pets.

Now I have 4 genetically modified fish. They are friendly, but don't cuddle.

from the previews of Marley & Me, i think a dog would drastically increase my stress to unhealthy levels. what with the jumping out of moving vehicles and stealing my girlfriend's jewelry....none for me, thanks.

Gotta love a fluffy.

Medical marijuana, a puppy and a frisbee. Consult your local physician!

Now, although too late for most, is a good time to ask ourselves why we didn't try something like getting a dog for its simple forever accepting companionship rather than using a mind altering drug that does nothing but change the balance of the chemicals in your brain to fix you. And of course unless they started testing prozac in the 30's no one really knows what the long term effects are and what pill they'll need next to fix themselves then. This is and should be considered an outrage

despite the fact that they are reminiscent of small children in how to take care of a dog, they definitely lower your stress levels. dogs rock.

My dogs sense when I'm particulary angry or depressed about something, & take appropriate action, like non-stop kissy-facing until I'm too busy giggling while fending them off . Gets Me out of My self-piying state every time, & They'll not leave Me alone when They want to play, preferably playing fetch outside, or "let's escape from Dad & make Him chase Our rambunctious little butts down"...You wouldn't BELIEVE how fast Mini-Daschunds can run, 'till You've tried to catch them!!!

Pets are amazing with much fewer side effects than drugs.

Japan uses robot baby seals for this same purpose.
See: "Japan Robot Nation"