The Pet Effect: How Pet Parenting Can Boost Employee Wellness and Can Lower Healthcare Costs
Oct 21, 2025
By OnePack Plan Team
From reducing stress to improving employee wellness, pets can play a powerful role in a healthier, happier workforce.
Recent research from the American Heart Association reveals that 95% of pet parents rely on their pets for stress relief, making pets powerful allies in managing daily pressures. With modern pet insurance benefits becoming increasingly available through employers, more people than ever can confidently embrace these wellness advantages without financial worry.
Our guide unpacks how pet parenting can improve overall wellness, and how employers can better support pet parents in the workplace.
We cover:
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Tips for getting the most health benefit from your pet
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The evolution of wellness benefits
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The potential financial advantages of pet benefits
Source:
American Heart Association. “New survey: 95% of pet parents rely on their pet for stress relief.” (2022)
