Pet ownership and human health: a brief review of evidence and issues

The current evidence for a link between pet ownership and human health is discussed, in addition to the importance of understanding the role of pets in people's lives. Issues such as the value of companionship, why pet ownership should be taken seriously, and whether or not owning a pet is asso...

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Published in:BMJ 2005-11, Vol.331 (7527), p.1252-1254
Main Authors: McNicholas, June, Gilbey, Andrew, Rennie, Ann, Ahmedzai, Sam, Dono, Jo-Ann, Ormerod, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Animal allergies
Animal assisted therapy
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Biological and medical sciences
Bonding, Human-Pet
Education And Debate
General aspects
Health
Health and wellness
Health Status
Humans
Medical sciences
Mental Health
Older adults
Ownership
Pets
Psychological research
Psychology
Research universities
Social psychology
Wellbeing
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Summary:The current evidence for a link between pet ownership and human health is discussed, in addition to the importance of understanding the role of pets in people's lives. Issues such as the value of companionship, why pet ownership should be taken seriously, and whether or not owning a pet is associated with human health are explored.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
0959-535X
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.331.7527.1252