An original new study on pet ownership assesses how attached people are to their cats and dogs in order to understand the emotional connection and the associated health benefits at all ages.
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We don’t want to admit it, but our beloved pet dogs do a lot of environmental damage, from killing or terrifying wildlife to emissions from pet food.
If we weren’t here to shape, feed and care for our dogs – how might they change?
Many believe the presence of cereals such as rice or wheat in kibbles can upset their dog’s stomach. But is this backed up by science?
People have invested emotionally in animals for thousands of years, but their financial situation directly impacts their ability to properly care for for their pets.
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
Fireworks can frighten wild and domestic animals, start wildfires and affect some people’s mental health.
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Modern British History, Durham University
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Professor of Modern British History, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Enseignante chercheure en biologie option phytopathologie, associée à l'Unité de recherche Aghyle, UniLaSalle
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DMV, PhD, Associate professor in ethology and animal nutrition, UniLaSalle
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at the School of Biosciences, Cardiff University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Research Associate, Behavioural Ecology, Curtin University
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Associate Professor of Behavioural Ecology, Curtin University
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enseignante en gériatrie et nutrition vétérinaire, École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse; Inrae