National Adopt a Cat Month – Why cats make great pets
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, which is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our feline friends. Cats may have a reputation for being aloof and independent, but they are some of the most loving and affectionate pets you can have. Adopting a cat is a rewarding experience, and helps to save the lives of thousands […]
National Adopt a Cat Month – Why cats make great pets
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, which is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our feline friends. Cats may have a reputation for being aloof and independent, but they are some of the most loving and affectionate pets you can have. Adopting a cat is a rewarding experience, and helps to save the lives of thousands […]
Kids who live with pets may be less prone to food allergies, recent study shows—here’s what an allergist says
Parents tend to go back and forth about whether it’s safe for their newborn to be around pets, but it turns out that having one around during a child’s early stages of life may lower their chances of developing food allergies. A recent PLOS One study published in March found that exposure to cats and dogs while a […]
The benefits of creating a dog-friendly office
Creating a dog-friendly office environment is a rising trend in the UK, not least due to the considerable increase in dog ownership over the past few years. Whilst not without its challenges, allowing employees to bring their canine companions to work could be hugely beneficial to your entire organisation. 1. Reduces stress levels As many […]
New report links pet ownership with human health care savings
Pet ownership saves the US health care system $22.7 billion annually, according to report commissioned by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute A new economic report commissioned by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) examined the health care cost savings associated with pet ownership in the United States. Overall, the report found that pet […]
Pet Ownership Is Benefiting the U.S. Health Care System in a Major Way: Report
Pet ownership saves the U.S. health care system $22.7 billion annually, according to a newly released economic report. The report, commissioned by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), examined the health care cost savings associated with pet ownership in the United States. “By commissioning this economic report, we are documenting the important role of […]