Power of the Pet: Pets Enrich Our Lives

I grew up in rural Texas surrounded by animals of all kinds: dogs, cat, rabbits, hamsters, goats, chickens, and even hermit crabs. My fondest childhood memories involve these pets – that’s a big part of why I’m a veterinarian. And because I’ve learned there are close links between animal health and human health, I signed on as a disease detective at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).