Anthrozoology encompasses many fields of research; it crosses scientific boundaries and draws from a broad range of disciplines.
Psychologists, psychiatrists, political scientists, social scientists, cardiologists, medical scientists, allied health scientists, behavioural scientists and veterinarians have all contributed to the body of literature that exists in anthrozoology.
Examples of anthrozoological research include:
- Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity
- investigating the link between companion animals, physical health and psychological health
- use of animals in therapy for human illness (Animal Assisted Therapy)
- animals, allergies and zoonoses
- the concept of "attachment"
- companion animals and childhood immune function
- identifying the link between pet ownership and reduction of cardiovascular risk factors
- cruelty to animals and the link to domestic violence
- companion animals as social facilitators