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

Study investigates how having a pet in early childhood can influence emotional development

A research team from the INMA Project (Childhood and Environment) has analyzed how pet ownership during early childhood may be related to emotional and behavioral well-being in children. The results ... Read More

Surprising Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Studies show that spending just 15 minutes with your pet can significantly reduce stress levels. Their playful antics can even make you laugh, a natural way to relieve tension. Owning a dog ... 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

Beyond health benefits: Pet benefits expansion reflects changing culture

As pets become more prominent in employees' lives, some employers are actually extending bereavement leave for the loss of fur babies. Read More

Students flock to pet animals for their mental health

Could some furry, feathered and even scaly friends help students look after their mental health? The Students' Union at St Mary's University College in west Belfast certainly think so. As part of a ... Read More

Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs and cats

Renata Roma does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ... Read More