Message From Manolita Moore, PetZONE360™ CEO

Welcome to our 2023 Fall Edition of the PetZONE360 Newsletter! As pet parents, the intimacy with our pets is often built naturally and unassumingly. We cannot underestimate the importance of the human-animal bond, which is why we have chosen to focus on this critical topic. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues. We would like to express our gratitude to HABRI for their research on the intricate science of animal-human relations. Additionally, we extend a special thanks to JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, and Kathy Adamson, DVM for their expertise and contributions on this complex topic.

For veterinarians, veterinary students, and practice staff who happen to be reading this article, we are super excited to announce our First Annual Veterinary Technology Animal Health Expo, PZ3 Live, at the World Expo Market Center Las Vegas on April 26-28, 2024. Please visit pz3live.com for registration and get our early-registration discount. PZ3 Live is presented by PetZONE360.

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Did You Know?

Scientific research shows how pet ownership not only saves human and animal lives but also saves approximately $22.7 billion annually in healthcare costs.

According to a report commissioned by HABRI...

Annual Health Care Cost Savings of Pet Ownership	Savings
Physician Office Visits	$14,986,493,000
Obesity	$4,536,476,00
Treatment of C. difficile Infections	$90,4700,000
Mental Health Cost for Anxiety	$671,711,000
Mental Health Care Costs of Socially Isolated Seniors	$1,776,146,000
Veteran PTSD Treatments (Emotional Support & Service Animal)	$688,017,000
Total Identifiable Cost Savings	$22,748,313,000

The Human-Animal Bond

I recently adopted a lovable Lab named Rex, my first dog! I’m excited about getting to know my new best friend. How can I bond with Rex?

• Featuring JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
• Ask The Expert

Five Ways to Bond With Your Four-legged Bestie

Pets love us and we love them. We know this. But how can we make that bond even stronger? It depends on the species to some extent but in general, these five steps will bring you closer to your fluffy mates.

• Featuring Kathy Adamson, DVM
• Tips & Tricks