12 — Furry Friends, Happy Minds: The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Your Mental Health with Veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader

Most pet owners know that spending time with their pets helps them feel good. But did you know that watching animal videos could make you more productive? Or that owning a dog might help you combat an addiction?

No one understands the animal-human bond and all the mental health benefits of owning an animal better than Dr. Doug Mader. Dr. Mader has a long history of caring for everything from household pets to zoo animals.

He's also the author of The Vet at Noah's Ark. Some of the things he talks about are the science behind how animals help us grow mentally stronger, how to find the best pet for your lifestyle, and how to deal with the grief surrounding the loss of a pet.

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