“Pets can save lives”

“Pets not only bring pleasure to life in the form of companionship; they can also help save lives through disease detection and can assist people with potentially life-threatening health conditions.” This was the main message during the 7th edition of European Pet Night, which assembled more than 160 European decision-makers, animal health and welfare associations and related stakeholders in the Bibliothèque Solvay. The event helped to showcase how pets contribute to society as a whole and what Europe can do to improve responsible pet ownership. The European Pet Night was organised by IFAH-Europe, the representative body of manufacturers of veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products in Europe (www.ifaheurope.org).