Pets help our health generally, saving health service money​​

Pets are estimated to save UK National Health Service up to £2.45billion a year.

This conservative conclusion is drawn through examining healthcare savings through a reduced number of doctor visits.

Drawing on multiple sources and written by internationally respected animal welfare and business experts, "Companion Animal Economics" comprehensively documents the economic impact of pets in the UK - the first time such an assessment has been made for nearly 40 years. The study directly examines available evidence on the direct and indirect benefits and costs of companion animals to society, including their influence on human mental and physical health, illness prevention and well-being.

CABI, December 2016(open in new tab)