Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Study Shows Pets Power Mental Wellbeing, Partnership Between Mars & Calm
A new study by Mars and Calm showed that pets are really good for our mental health, especially in India.
Most pet owners in India say their pets help them feel better.
Many people prefer spending time with their pets when they're stressed.
Pets help them take breaks from work, unplug from phones, and sleep better.
Mars and Calm are now working together to create special content to help people and their pets feel even better.
Mars and Calm partnered to survey 30,000+ pet parents across 20 countries.
79% of Indian pet owners say pets positively impact mental wellbeing.
57% prefer pets over partners, family, or friends when stressed.
93% say pets prompt them to take work breaks.
Mars and Calm launched a content collection to support wellbeing.
- Who
- Mars and Calm, with research by YouGov.
- What
- A global survey on how pets affect mental wellbeing.
- When
- The survey was conducted between February 19th and March 31st, 2025.
- Where
- Across 20 countries including India.
- Why
- To explore and celebrate the connection between people and pets for everyday wellbeing.
- Survey Partners
- Mars and Calm
- Research Firm
- YouGov
- Survey Participants
- 30,000+ pet parents
- Countries Surveyed
- 20
- Indian Pet Owners Reporting Positive Impact on Mental Wellbeing
- 79%
- Indian Pet Owners Preferring Pets Over Others When Stressed
- 57%