, 51 percent of doctors surveyed said they were already aware of the information medical sales reps were offering. (medreps.com)
In fact, 60 % of doctors surveyed had already recommended getting a pet to a patient. (petfoodinstitute.org)
It's no joke — according to survey results published by HABRI (Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation), «97 percent of doctors surveyed said they believe there are health benefits to having a pet, 75 percent believe pet ownership had improved patients» physical health, and 87 percent reported that pet companionship had improved patients» mood or outlook.» (healthypawspetinsurance.com)