The Health Benefits of Animal Companionship

Friday, March 2, 2018

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February 27, 2018 | American Veterinarian – Dr. Maggie O’Haire, assistant professor of human-animal interaction, was featured for her research on pet ownership benefitting the physical and emotional health of humans.  “Social support is related to several health outcomes,” Dr. O’Haire said, “and animals contribute to this in different ways.” Read the full story.


Writer(s): Purdue Veterinary Medicine News

Source: American Veterinarian

Category: In the News

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