March 6, 2017

Purdue NOW – Service dogs and PTSD

A preliminary study led by researchers in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has shown that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are lower among war veterans with service dogs. The pilot study was co-funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Bayer Animal Health.

Study shows service dogs are associated with lower PTSD symptoms among war veterans

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