On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 01:30:38 GMT, jsmith wrote:

I have a dog.
Some studies have shown that pets help reduce one's BP

I'm not positive but I think studies have shown that it's not so much
having the dog that makes the difference, it's the excersize you get
walking it...

Although petting your adoring dog might have some palliative effect.

Corky Scott