From lack of exercise to poor diet, owners tend to pass on poor health habits to their pets.
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Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
The CDC’s new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., in effect Aug. 1, have been revised to make them less onerous. But they highlight the impact of such rules on the well-being of pets and people.
Ukrainians have rallied behind the heartwarming stories of refugee cats and dogs, as well as animals ‘soldiers’ on the frontlines.
An essential guide to preventing, spotting and treating heat-related illness in pets.
Larry was a pet adopted in 2011 as a companion for then prime minister David Cameron’s children. But he has become something much more than that.
Animals have been shown to successfully detect a range of diseases – from cancer to UTIs and COVID-19.
Many unhoused people have pets, however, accessing health care for themselves and their pets can be a challenge. ‘One Health’ clinics can provide vital health care to unhoused people and their pets.
A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child.
Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
Pesticides present in pet flea and tick treatments pose a risk to human health and the environment - but monthly application as a preventative measure isn’t essential.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Dogs may be a human’s best friend but there are limits – is face licking one of them?
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
While some people blanch at the thought of bed-sharing bed with a pet, others can’t sleep without their animal companions – an expert explains the pros and cons of sharing a bed with a pet (or two).
Questions about how to ethically train different kinds of pets depend on the nature of those animals’ inner lives and their abilities to learn.
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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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