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The “Pet Effect” Paradox: Are Pets Really Good for People?
What does the science really say about the impact of pets on human health?
Posted September 9, 2021 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan
Key points
The "pet effect" is the idea that getting a companion animal will improve physical and mental health.
Like a growing number of studies, a large study from Tufts University found that pet owners were not better off than non-pet owners.
The reasons for the mismatch between what we believe about the positive impact of pets on our lives and actual research results are unclear...
The “Pet Effect” Paradox: Are Pets Really Good for People?
What does the science really say about the impact of pets on human health?
Posted September 9, 2021 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan
Key points
The "pet effect" is the idea that getting a companion animal will improve physical and mental health.
Like a growing number of studies, a large study from Tufts University found that pet owners were not better off than non-pet owners.
The reasons for the mismatch between what we believe about the positive impact of pets on our lives and actual research results are unclear...
