Photo project reveals deep bond between the homeless and their pets
A bold photo project highlights the vital role of pets in improving the mental and physical health of people experiencing ...
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Quality time with dogs increases brain activity linked to focus and stress relief
Different interactions with dogs, like playing or hugging, uniquely change brain activity, enhancing stress relief and concentration.
All dogs are good, but just a few are geniuses. Here’s what sets them apart
These "genius" dogs take fetch to a whole new level.
Mapping Mogens: A researcher’s cat adventures revealed through science
Do you know what your cat is doing?
Want to make your pet more sustainable? Try dry food
A dry diet can turn your pet into an energetic and environment friendly companion.
Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada
If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.
People underestimate how much anxiety household sounds can produce for dogs
We are very bad at understanding when our dogs are scared, the findings suggest.
Pets offer better emotional support to grieving people than humans
They really are man’s best friend.
Pets seem to have benefited from the pandemic overall, and cats may have benefited the most
Well, to be fair, they always land on their feet.
We’re using flea treatments on our pets and it’s polluting rivers and streams
Researchers couldn't believe just how prevalent the pesticides were.
Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn’t be afraid of your pets
If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't ...
Can pets and livestock get infected with the new coronavirus?
A few dogs and cats have tested positive for COVID-19, but there is no evidence that they can transmit the ...
Cat allergies could soon be over thanks to a new vaccine
According to the research, the vaccine was “well-tolerated without any overt toxicity”.
Why do pets like pats?
I mean... 'cause they're awesome.
FDA says seriously, stop stealing your pets’ opioids
Apparently, this is a problem.
Pet translator might enable humans to communicate with animals
Such a device could be ready within 10 years but not everyone is convinced it could work.
It’s not just humans — 1 in 3 US pets are also overweight
Just like humans, pets are becoming too overweight -- and we need to improve this.
Children can become closer to pets than to siblings, study finds
Because no one wants to feed and wash their siblings.
NOAA photographs golden retrievers swimming back home from their mating run
NOAA has released a photograph of this year's golden retriever migration. The animals are returning to shore after their mating ...
Why cats love boxes so much
They're basically the opposite of claustrophobic.
How pets make you hotter to the opposite sex
A University of Nevada team, led by anthropologist Peter Gray, tested several hypotheses about pets and contemporary courtship or dating ...
Your cat doesn’t see you as a source of security and safety
Adult domestic cats do not view owners as the main provider of security and safety.
Don’t smoke, it’s bad for your pet!
If you are a smoker you've definitely heard more arguments than you can count against keeping such a habit. However, ...
Pets Protect Children
Pets do more than it may appear for their owners: they teach us a lot about unconditional love, responsibility, ...
