The World Pet Association (WPA) donated $ 25,000 to The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative [HABRI] Foundation, to assist in its efforts to gather, fund and promote scientific research demonstrating
the human health benefits of pet ownership.
The new program will offer veterinary professionals the unique opportunity to learn more about «research backing
the human health benefits of pet ownership and human - animal interactions — and learn how to use that knowledge in veterinary practice.»
When 2,000 pet owners were educated about
the human health benefits of pet ownership: 92 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 % said they were more likely to provide a pet with higher quality nutrition 51 % said they were more likely to purchase pet health insurance 62 % said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 % said they were more likely to take better care of a pet «When people find out that pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their pet's health,» said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.
In the largest survey of its kind to explore doctors» knowledge and attitudes towards
the human health benefits of pets, the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative -LRB-
Additionally, there is growing research on
the human health benefits of pets and research from the Human - Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) shows that the more pet owners become aware of the health benefits of their pets, the more likely they are to take care of them.
Additionally, there is growing research on
the human health benefits of pets and research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute shows that the more pet owners become aware of the health benefits of their pets, the more likely they are to take care of them.
This is the largest survey of its kind to explore doctors» knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding
the human health benefits of pets.
Specifically, results showed that veterinarians are trusted resources for scientific information on
the human health benefits of pets and that veterinarians have an opportunity to further strengthen their relationships with pet owners by sharing information on this topic.
Not exact matches
We are already widening the application
of multivariate analysis to other diseases which commonly affect our
pets, and subsequently, this work could also have
benefits to
human health.»
The variety
of human health benefits associated with
pet ownership makes it imperative that people continue to have access to the right four - legged friends.
A recent study from the
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation reveals that 97 percent
of doctors believe there are
health benefits to owning a
pet.
From the
benefits of service animals for veterans with post-traumatic stress, to increased positive social behaviors in children with autism when an animal is present, this groundbreaking research is helping the medical profession and the insurance industry understand the positive role
pets play in improving
human health.
Digestive
health Probiotics are another on - trend ingredient, driven by the humanization
of pets and the demand for
pet foods that mirror the
benefits of food for
humans.
«By supporting research and education on the
benefits of the
human - animal bond, AVDA can help bring the
health benefits of pets to more people and more families.»
He also led the charge to form the
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI), an organization that gathers and funds the most extensive research on the benefits of pet ownership on human health, and launched Pets Add Life (PAL), a national social media campaign that serves to promote and grow responsible pet owner
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI), an organization that gathers and funds the most extensive research on the
benefits of pet ownership on
human health, and launched Pets Add Life (PAL), a national social media campaign that serves to promote and grow responsible pet owner
human health, and launched Pets Add Life (PAL), a national social media campaign that serves to promote and grow responsible
pet ownership.
There have been products available for
pets that include red palm oil for quite a while, and for at least 5,000 years, it has been a part
of the
human diet in Africa, where it has long been recognized as having
health benefits.
«Recent HABRI research found that when educated about the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond,
pet owners are more likely to provide their
pets with higher quality nutrition, including treats,» said Steven Feldman, executive director
of HABRI.
The
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is working hard to increase our knowledge
of the
health benefits of pets.
Historically
pet owners have found it hard to see a significant
benefit for the cost and veterinarians have strongly resisted the idea
of networks and the headaches found in
human health care.
The field
of human - animal bond research is dedicated to studying the
health benefits of pets and
human - animal interaction.
Friday, March 2nd, 2018 - 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.
A recent survey
of pet owners administered by HABRI found evidence that veterinarians are incredibly important to the
human - animal bond.2 Results showed that
pet owners trust their veterinarian and that 61 percent
of pet owners would be more likely to visit their veterinarian if they discussed the
human health benefits of the
human - animal bond.
There are a handful
of studies circulating which suggest there may be some small
health benefit to coffee for us
humans, but this is not the case for our
pets.
A recent poll
of family doctors and general practitioners found that 97 percent believed there are
health benefits to having a
pet and the majority had recommended a
pet to a patient.1 HABRI maintains a growing database
of research like this that supports the importance
of the
human - animal bond.
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.»
Check out our quiz, created with our friends at HABRI (
Human Animal Bond Research Institute) and see how much you know about the
health benefits of pet parenthood!
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... Read More
In addition, because
of the many
health, fitness and social
benefits that
pets provide, caring for
pets wisely and responsibly can actually be a great investment for our own
human health and wellness.
A
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) survey
of 1,000 family doctors found that they overwhelmingly believe there are
health benefits to owning
pets.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — March 13, 2018 — Today, Zoetis released two new videos as part
of «The
Pet Effect», an educational campaign to raise awareness that having a
pet can have positive
health benefits for
humans, and how, by extension, the veterinary professionals who keep
pets healthy are also key contributors to public
health.
We already know that
pets benefit human health and enhance our quality
of life at all stages — from early childhood all the way through our later years.
Olive oil contains a wealth
of health benefits that
humans and
pets can reap, share, and enjoy.
The introduction
of commercially available raw food diets in the late «90's offered tremendous additional
health benefits to
pets everywhere, because many varieties combined USDA inspected meats with
human edible - quality vegetables and fewer grains, which is more biologically appropriate.
The following year, at the 2010 Petailing Leadership Conference, Bob Vetere, president
of the American Pet Products Association, announced the formation
of the
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), created to support federal research that provides scientific evidence of the human - health benefits that result from people's relationships with
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), created to support federal research that provides scientific evidence
of the
human - health benefits that result from people's relationships with
human -
health benefits that result from people's relationships with
pets.
The
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, recently released the results of a first - of - its - kind survey detailing the views of family physicians on the benefits of pets to human he
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, recently released the results
of a first -
of - its - kind survey detailing the views
of family physicians on the
benefits of pets to
human he
human health.
The
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, today released the results of a first - of - its - kind survey detailing the views of family physician on the benefits of pets to human he
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, today released the results
of a first -
of - its - kind survey detailing the views
of family physician on the
benefits of pets to
human he
human health.
We work with leading scientific institutions to advance and share knowledge
of the positive and lasting
benefits of pet ownership on
human and
pet health.
Many times,
pet owners think that vegetarian meals are the best for their
pets since it provides a lot
of health benefits in
humans.
«Evidence continues to grow showing that
pets have positive
benefits on
human health and community cohesion,» says WALTHAM researcher Nancy Gee, a co-author
of the study.
The
Pet Effect Campaign, led by HABRI - founder Zoetis, is a multi-pronged campaign aimed to introduce
pet owners to the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond, and to understand how important their veterinarians are for happy, healthy
pets!
«Evidence continues to grow showing that
pets have positive
benefits on
human health and community cohesion,» says Mars Petcare researcher Nancy Gee, co-author
of the study.
«Evidence continues to grow showing that
pets have positive
benefits on
human health and community cohesion,» says Dr Nancy Gee, Human - Animal Interaction Research Manager at WALTHAM and a co-author of the s
human health and community cohesion,» says Dr Nancy Gee,
Human - Animal Interaction Research Manager at WALTHAM and a co-author of the s
Human - Animal Interaction Research Manager at WALTHAM and a co-author
of the study.
This is the first survey
of its kind to explore how
pet owners» knowledge
of the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond impacts
pet care and welfare.
61 %
of pet owners (74 %
of millennials) would be more likely to visit their veterinarian if they discussed the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond with them
59 %
of pet owners would be more likely to visit a doctor who discussed the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond with them
«Petco is practicing what it preaches with its amazing new
pet - friendly headquarters and by providing significant support for research on the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond,» said Steven Feldman, executive director of the Human Animal Bond Research Initia
human - animal bond,» said Steven Feldman, executive director
of the
Human Animal Bond Research Initia
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative.
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative survey shows that 97 %
of doctors believe owning a
pet benefits health...
The
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today that Treat Planet, makers of natural, eco-friendly pet products, has become an official supporter of HABRI and its research on the human health benefits of companion ani
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today that Treat Planet, makers
of natural, eco-friendly
pet products, has become an official supporter
of HABRI and its research on the
human health benefits of companion ani
human health benefits of companion animals.
We already know that
pets benefit human health and enhance our quality
of life at all stages.
66 %
of pet owners (77 %
of millennials) would have a more favorable view
of their veterinarian if they discussed the
health benefits of the
human - animal bond with them