Veterinarian in Society

INTRODUCTION

• The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviours that are essential to the health and well-being of both. This includes, emotional, psychological, and physical interactions of people, animals, and the environment.
• The veterinarian's role in the human-animal bond is to maximize the potentials of this relationship between people and animals.
• The human-animal bond goes beyond companionship. It refers to the strong positive interaction that exists between humans and animals - the special bond that actually enhances human quality of life. Promoting human-animal interaction leads to positive benefits for all members of the community.
• The positive impact of the human-animal bond is real and is backed by scientific data, case studies and hard research that validate the therapeutic effects of human-animal relationships.
• These benefits can be emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual - and are created when an animal's antics cause us to laugh, a beloved pet welcomes us home, or an animal aids us in therapy.