Pet Health News 9 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ... Read More

Healthy Habits Made Easy: Update Your Pet's Health and Wellness Routine Without Fuss

Movement is essential to any wellness routine. Regular walks, agility activities and games help keep pets fit and happy. Physical exercise is only part of the puzzle, though. Interactive toys, puzzle ... Read More

Doctor says pets are good for your health

Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at Aspirus St. Luke’s, says your furry family member is like a powerful medicine. Wyatt shares about the health benefits of pets: 1. A Stronger ... Read More

New research finds pets might not actually improve your wellbeing

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though ... Read More

Surprising Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Owning a pet is more than just having a companion at home. It’s an investment in your well-being. Pets have a remarkable ability to brighten our days, comfort us during tough times, and even improve ... Read More

Improve Your Pet’s Care: Essential Questions for Every Veterinary Visit

The quality of a pet’s health care often depends on the owner’s ability to ask specific, informed questions during veterinary appointments. Topics like diet and nutrition are filled with ... Read More

Pets don't necessarily improve their owners' well-being

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though ... Read More

Pet dogs can help teens’ mental health

Playing with a pooch can help our brains concentrate and relax, a family dog can help prevent food allergies in children, and even fulfill our primal need to nurture. They also may have some sway over ... Read More

Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being

Catherine Amiot is a member of the emerging Board of Directors of the PHAIR Society, an academic society that seeks to promote research on human-animal intergroup relations. She has received funding ... Read More