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 ...

Your dog’s excited welcome or your cat’s familiar purr are not just passing emotional perks, but important players in improving your long term mental health. Growing evidence suggests a link between ...

Dr. David Ward grew up in rural Oregon. He was lucky enough to count dogs and cats among the family pets — along with cows, horses, sheep and chickens. Ward, a physician at Kaiser Permanente ...