title: Physiologic and behavioral responses to companion animals.
abstract: There is a set of behavioral and physiologic responses to companion animals that can be reliably observed under both experimental and natural conditions. These responses indicate that contact with companion animals can be an effective means of reducing stress.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D005399:Fishes; D006339:Heart Rate; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy; D009769:Object Attachment