Research on perceived similarities between people and their dogs aims to understand whether such perceptions are accurate and how they affect the relationship between people and their dogs.
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If your cat spends a very long time sniffing something, it means the thing is unfamiliar.
As we strive for social equality, it is essential to address hurdles that prevent some people from experiencing the known benefits of spending time or living with a pet.
Dairy is not a natural part of cats’ diet – in fact, it can be harmful to their health.
Six large companies own most UK vet surgeries, but it’s how practices are run that really shapes care.
Exhaustion. Sleep deprivation. Feeling depressed and guilty. Lingering doubts and regret. If you’ve had a puppy, this may all sound grimly familiar.
When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the harm can continue to spread long afterward.
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.
Cats make many of us sneeze – but don’t think a hairless cat will solve the problem.
Some website developers in Cameroon assist fraudsters but distance themselves from the crime.
While you might not like how your trash smells, to your dog it is an appealing buffet brimming with apple cores, banana peels, meat scraps and stale bread.
Parents would do well to ask questions about their children’s relationships with cute, AI-powered creatures.
As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and are often used to do evil.
We all know cats are territorial creatures, but they’re not nearly as aloof as you might think – whether towards people or even other cats.
Dogs don’t just share a home with their human owners, they share obesity genes too.
For mental health professionals, exploring the role of pets in clients’ lives can offer valuable insights into their family dynamics and well-being.
Do you have a secure or anxious attachment with your pet?
Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.
Just as caring for a human loved one can come at great personal cost, a growing body of research shows people with a seriously ill pet experience ‘caregiver burden’.
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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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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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