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“Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.” – “The Power of Pets.” NIH News In Health, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 26 July 2022.

General:

- - The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions, National Institute of Health
  - The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets, Help Guide
  - 6 Potential Health Benefits of Owning a Pet, Everyday Health

Research

- - Dogs Supporting Human Health and Well-Being: A Biopsychosocial Approach, Frontiers in Veterinary Science
  - Cat ownership and the Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases. Results from the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Study Mortality Follow-up Study., National Library of Medicine