Pet Health News 9 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health

Owning A Pet Can Improve Your Health

Pet ownership has been proven to improve quality of life by bringing us joy and boosting our mood. Here are just a few of the many ways owning a pet can benefit both our physical and mental health. Read More

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

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

The Wellness Industry Carves Out a New Niche: Pets

With “collagen puptides,” raw meat diets and longevity supplements, some owners are going full Goop. By Kate Lindsay Dr. Jennifer Glenn has noticed a shift recently in some of the pet owners who visit ... Read More

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

(Family Features) Pets are more than companions – they’re family – and keeping them healthy can be simple, enjoyable and rewarding. Today’s pet parents may be busier than ever, yet they’re also more ... Read More

Purina Awards $120,000 in Global Research Grants to Advance Understanding of the Human-Pet Bond

Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies Program to fund three new studies exploring how pets support survivor healing, child well-being and feline mental health ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17, 2025 ... Read More