The finding highlights the amazing diversity present across dog breeds.
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No Australian pets have contracted H5 bird flu, but overseas outbreaks suggest cats are particularly vulnerable.
Often, when people talk about their pets, they are also talking about themselves — about the things they value and the experiences that shape who they are.
What many people think of as ‘play’ may not be play at all. In fact, these interactions could cause cats stress.
‘Who’s a good boy? Yes, you are!’
It’s not just you – many people have been getting more intense about their pet cat over the decades.
It’s not just humans who enjoy interacting with other animal species.
From canine physiotherapy to pet supplements, wellness is booming. But what does the evidence say about keeping our animals healthy?
Changing NZ’s Crimes Act to cover family pets caught in violent situations is a good start. But better resourcing and training will be needed to make it work.
The bonds between humans and animals are richly represented in both literature and visual arts throughout ancient Greek culture.
Dogs and cats both give you a brief mood lift, but only one of them seems to raise your stress levels too.
Thinking about how and where your cat roams outdoors can help safeguard biodiversity, feline and wildlife welfare and public health.
How animals respond to death.
Captive reptiles such as beaded dragons will often scramble incessantly against the barriers of their enclosures. How can we get them to stop?
When it comes to animals they love, many owners have ‘weight blindness’.
Paying for your pet’s treatment is not like other kinds of spending.
As employers rethink wellbeing in a post-pandemic workplace, the key question is whether policies for pets at work are lawful, evidence-based and inclusive.
Based on international collaborations lasting decades, two new studies have unlocked previously unavailable information from the bones of dogs long dead.
When owners don’t trust vets, it can be disastrous for their pets.
Co-sleeping with your pet produces a paradox: it feels beneficial — enhancing connection, comfort and emotional safety — but it objectively disturbs your sleep, and eventually your overall well-being.
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Research Associate - Pawsitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario