Pet Health News The Health Benefits Of Pet Ownership More Than Just Companionship

How pets can improve your retirement

Owning a pet might be one of the best investments you can make as a retiree. Your furry friend can provide structure, companionship and health benefits that could potentially reduce your medical costs ... 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

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

The Surprising Link Between Pet Attachment and Mental Health

Can you be too attached to your pet? More than 100 studies have found surprising links between strong pet attachment and psychological distress. Read More

Who Benefits the Most from Pet Ownership - Children, Adults, or Seniors?

Pets are more than companions. For many people they offer physical, emotional, and social benefits that vary by age. Below are six pointers explaining how children, adults, and seniors each benefit, ... 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

Pets help seniors live longer with better brain health, studies show

If you’ve watched enough TV or movies, you’ve probably seen the familiar trope of the older adult with a loyal pet—whether it’s the eccentric cat lady or the cheerful retiree walking his big, friendly ... Read More

Beyond health benefits: Pet benefits expansion reflects changing culture

One reason so many employees tune out at open enrollment is that their benefits are boring and lack sex appeal, even if it's something as important as selecting the right health insurance coverage. Read More

Financial Considerations Of Pet Ownership For Gen Z And Millennials

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. With rising healthcare, childcare, and housing costs, many ... Read More

What pet owners need to know about the benefits of massage: Ready Pet GO!

CLEVELAND — For many people, massage is a way to relax or recover from injury. But the same benefits that help humans can also improve the health of dogs, horses and even wildlife. Jill Lionetti ... Read More

75% of Working Pet Parents Say Pet Health Directly Affects Work Stress and Productivity - Wagmo Survey

Working pet parents take an average of 7.3 days off work annually for pet health issues, according to new findings from Wagmo, the pet healthcare benefit trusted by leading employers. The second ... Read More

The Surprising Benefits of Becoming a Pet Sitter

Pet sitting offers tons of benefits, not least of which are the chance to get paid for spending time with animals and multitask. Read More