Mental Health in Animals: What's a Good Life or a Bad Life?

There is ever-growing interest in the ways in which a wide variety of nonhuman animals (animals) deal with the ups and downs of their lived experiences in many different contexts. In his new edited ... 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. “Jake can throw his arms around the dog when he doesn’t feel comfortable ... Read More

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

If you asked most pet owners, “Does having a pet impact your mental health?” you’d likely hear a resounding “Yes!” A 2023 survey found that the vast majority (86%) of pet owners believe their pets ... Read More

6 Signs You're a Good Pet Parent, According to a Vet

Being an awesome pet parent is not the same thing as being a person who provides for your pet. To be the optimal owner, you have to do more than just fill the dog's bowl, take him to the vet if he ... Read More