Furry Friends, Happy Minds: The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Mental Health

Speaker 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.

In this webinar you will learn (Learning Objectives):

  • The science behind how animals help with our mental health and well-being.
  • How to find the best pet for your lifestyle.
  • How to deal with the grief surrounding the loss of a pet.

About the Speaker: Dr. Doug Mader

Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for over three decades. Doug has also authored the award-winning memoir, The Vet at Noah’s Ark.

He is an internationally recognized speaker, has written three best-selling medical textbooks and numerous book chapters and scientific publications, and has had long standing pet columns in the Long Beach Press Telegram, Reptiles magazine, and the Key West Citizen.