Pet Health News Pets May Not Boost Our Mental Health As Much As We Thought, As A Recent Study Revealed Pet Owners Actually Had Slightly Higher Levels Of Anxiety And Depression

Pets Can Affect Your Mental Health As Much As Your Partners, Study Finds

Pets are a great addition to one’s life, not only do they give people a feeling of fulfillment, but they also give them a purpose. The bond between a pet owner and a pet is unmatched, as there is an ... Read More

Growing up with a dog may shift your microbiome and boost mental health

Growing up alongside a dog is turning out to be more than a sentimental childhood memory. Emerging research suggests that sharing a home with a canine companion can subtly reshape the microbes that ... Read More

Pets comfort the lonely, but relying on them too much may backfire

While pets can soften the sting of loneliness for those living alone, researchers warn that emotional balance depends on nurturing human relationships alongside animal companionship. Study: The ... Read More

The Surprising Link Between Pet Attachment and Mental Health

Can you be too attached to your pet? In a Psychology Today article called “How Our Bonds with Pets Support Mental Health,” Jason Shimiaie argues that strong attachments to dogs provide important ... Read More

Purina and Pet Partners: Cats boost mental wellness

SPONSORED – In honor of World Mental Health Day, Purina Cat Chow and Pet Partners are launching the Cats as Therapy (CAT) Project to highlight the stress-reducing benefits of cats as therapy animals. Read More