eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 0974-6242 2024-09-30 17 3 1831 1836 10.13005/bpj/2988 60372 article Unnati G Hunjan 1 K. Jayasankara Reddy 1 Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, India Animal-assisted therapy is a new and upcoming form of therapy that has shown multifarious benefits to participants. It is a goal-oriented therapeutic process with the incorporation of a qualified therapy animal in the therapeutic activities and conversations. This paper explores these benefits from a psychoneuroimmunological lens, wherein the interplay of and impact on an individual's psychological, neurological and immune systems are discussed. Positive physical interaction with therapy animals reduces undesirable symptoms and ailments such as stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, aggressive tendencies, harmful behaviours, cardiovascular issues and unhealthy tendencies amongst others. It further promotes a healthier lifestyle, promoting quality of life, better heart health, cognitive functioning and overall well-being. The biological basis of these benefits is discussed. https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol17no3/psychoneuroimmunological-perspective-of-animal-assisted-therapy/ Animal-assisted therapy Health Immunity Psychoneuroimmunology Therapy Dog