Why are pets good for us? complete the text with the gerund or infinitive form of a suitable verb it's a pet good for you. studies have shown that pets are good for us in a number of ways. firstly an animal lowers your blood pressure and makes you more relaxed. one study even found that simply fish in an aquarium made people less anxios. thats whe many doctors and dentists decide an aquarium in their waiting rooms. next, it can be very therapeutic to your solutions for your problems, the act of your concers with a good listener may help you your own solutions. and pets are great listeners. finally, if you have a dog for a pet, you can expect for a walk every day which is good exercise. even people who cant stand to the gym dont ussually mind their furry companion for a gentle stroll in the park