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.