Prioritizing Pet Health: Tips for Caring for Your Companion

Pet health encompasses the overall well-being of companion animals, including their physical, mental, and emotional health. Proper care and preventive measures are essential for a pet's quality of life.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Pet Health FAQ


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What are the benefits of having a pet?

Animal and human health are interconnected — pets can have many benefits for your social wellbeing, mental, health and physical health. Pets can become companions and provide a sense of purpose, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Having a pet can help you cope better in challenging situations and reduce your stress levels.

What is petmd?

Sign up for weekly pet health tips and insights from our veterinarians. PetMD is your go-to source for reliable pet health and pet care information. With vet-written and vet-reviewed articles, PetMD provides the answers you need from pet experts that you can trust.

What is healthy pets plus?

We believe that preventing problems is more effective than treating illness, so the Healthy Pets Plus program includes free vaccinations, free unlimited health checks, discounts on premium food, parasite prevention, and more. Adult dog health care is different from puppies and senior dogs.

Can a pet improve your heart health?

Owning a pet can improve your heart health. Pets can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, resting heart rate and risk of heart problems. Research has shown that having furry pets in your home during your child’s first year of life can reduce their chance of developing chronic conditions such as asthma, eczema, and hay fever.

What is a pet health passport?

The Pet Health Passport provides a handy reference library of healthcare information for some of the more common medical conditions for cats and dogs. You can share a pet’s record with multiple people in your household and any changes will automatically synchronise to each device.

What is petmd's symptom checker tool?

PetMD's Symptom Checker tool is here to help you pinpoint what your pet may be experiencing, from common medical conditions to behavioral problems and more. Sign up for weekly pet health tips and insights from our veterinarians. PetMD is your go-to source for reliable pet health and pet care information.

What is petsure's Pet Health Monitor 2023 report?

Drawing on PetSure’s data from 2022, our flagship report and white paper features useful insights, tips and expert commentary to provide Australian pet parents with an understanding of common pet health trends, conditions and the associated costs. The top pet health conditions have been revealed in PetSure’s Pet Health Monitor 2023 report.

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