Dog ownership reduces loneliness
Evidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness.... Read More...
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Pet Owners More Sensitive to Emotion in Animal Communication
Study reports dogs communicate distress more effectively via vocalizations than cats. Owning a pet makes you more sensitive to the negative vocalizations of both cats and dogs.... Read More...
When working with animals can hurt your mental health
Veterinarians and those who work in animal shelters report depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as a result of their stressors associated with their jobs.... Read More...
Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats
Cortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report.... Read More...
Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries
Animal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.... Read More...
An AI For Deciphering What Animals Do All Day
Researchers adapt the popular 'bag of words' algorithm to tack every move of a Hydra. ... Read More...
A Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and Humans
Princeton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.... Read More...
Emotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions Differently
Researchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.... Read More...
Dogs Have A Conscience Too
A new study reports animals may be more self aware than we previously thought.... Read More...
Right Amount of Stress Depends on Disposition for People and Pets
A new study reports a little extra stress and stimulation makes excitable dogs crack under pressure, while more mellow animals get an edge.... Read More...
Presence of Animals Eases Social Anxiety in Children With Autism
Pets could prove to be a helpful addition to treatment programs designed to help children with Autism to improve their social skills, a new study reports.... Read More...