We’re all aware of the benefits from living with a pet. But over the last decade dogs, horses and cats have been helping people in many new ways as well - including recovery from addiction and trauma.
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Horses are the supreme athletes of the large mammal world – here’s a look at the reasons why they can run so fast and jump so high.
Treating companion animals like cats and dogs for cancer can bring us closer to a cure for humans.
This war has powerfully and painfully magnified the connections among human and animal lives, and our unrelenting commitment to love in the face of darkness.
Since canine arthritis can’t be cured, the goal of treatment in dogs is to reduce inflammation to increase comfort and improve a dog’s quality of life.
New research on cat and dog health may provide clues on how to prevent and treat cancer in humans.
The presence of pets makes people seem more trustworthy, research has found. People are more likely to help a stranger with a dog or another pet than a person without one.
Cats are in charge – but living with one can be one of life’s greatest joys. Here’s some guidance on choosing the right feline for you.
Scientists have been testing captive and wild animals for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Only a few wild species are known to carry the virus, but many more have been shown to be susceptible.
Have you wondered why cats are so nimble and seem to fit perfectly in cups, boxes, and other small places? Or how cats communicate with humans? A physicist and a psychologist explain.
Dogs can be hugely rewarding pets - but it’s important to choose the right dog and be well prepared before welcoming one into your home.
‘Finch’ can be seen in a larger tradition of science fiction that explores the nature of being human through the human-dog relationship.
For humans, there is a link between the development of language and cognitive skills. Studying the same process in dogs can be used to determine their capabilities at the puppy stage.
After 150 years of selective breeding in captivity, the domestic budgie would now be almost unrecognisable to its wild cousin. So who would win in the unlikely event of a fight?
COVID-19 has been found in wild, captive and domesticated animals. To understand and combat the disease, a One Health approach that considers human, animal and environmental factors is essential.
Dogs can only sweat on their paw pads, which is not a lot of use when it comes to shedding body heat.
If sharing cute animal content is your love language, you’re not alone — you are part of a bigger cultural phenomenon called the cute economy.
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for vets.
How to use TV and other tools to help dogs who suffer from anxiety or spend a lot of time at home alone.
Fireworks can be frightening to pets: here’s how to help them stay calm and happy.
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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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