When I got my ESA a few years back, I considered it as a normal  weimaraner . Though it is a normal pet but its purpose is different and you cannot just adopt it like any other pet. I did a lot of research on this and then I found out answers to my questions. Maybe you are also looking for answers just like me. So, here is all you need to know

People who love animals can tell you how much unconditional love and joy they receive daily from their pets. From companion to fitness partner to cuddle buddy, the animal can improve different life activities. The most common emotional support animal is dogs. It is argued that all dogs provide emotional support to their owners but ESA dogs are prescribed specifically to people experiencing mental illness by a registered mental health care professionals such as psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists.

Why would people want an emotional support animal? Are they helpful and effective or just draw attention for the wrong reason? Emotional support animals have many physical, mental and social benefits. An emotional support animal (munchkin cat) is an animal that provides help to individuals in dealing and overcoming a specific disability. Emotional support animals play a very important role in supporting the health of owners.

As the term suggests, these animals provide emotional and mental comfort to their owners. They provide comfort and love to those who suffer from psychiatric and physical disabilities. These animals do not require any special training. However, their owners can get many benefits from having them around.  

Usually, people consider that emotional support animals are only a cat or british shorthairbut actually, it can be any animal of your choice. Any animal that can provide joy and happiness to their owners is eligible

Few Benefits of ESA

Helps in reducing anxiety 

The primary reason for having hypoallergenic cats is that almost everyone is suffering from anxiety and depression. If a person has serious anxiety and depression then it can affect his or her day to day life. In this case, you can turn to animals and relax. When you feel sad, you can rub your hands on your pet and you will suddenly feel the change in your mood. Their presence, love, and softness to pets are very calming and mood-boosting.  

Trauma support 

These animals are very helpful for the people who are going through some difficult situations such as trauma. They can comfort you and help you relax. They can divert your attention by their cute little actions. They can take you out of your upsetting thoughts for a while.

Improved health 

Numerous studies have shown that emotional support animals help in improving the overall health of the person. They help in lowering blood pressure and decrease respiration rate if it is not normal. They also improve your ability to cope with pain.

Fewer feelings of loneliness 

If you are alone then you must adopt a  rat terrier  because they offer you their lovely companionship. They will stay with you all the time and will not let you feel alone at all. They will love you with all their heart and try to keep you happy. Esa is especially important for those who live alone and they have symptoms of anxiety and depression. They can help you in managing your anxiety and depression.