Evidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness. Read More
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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
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
Cortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report. Read More
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
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··4 min readResearchers adapt the popular 'bag of words' algorithm to tack every move of a Hydra. Read More
Princeton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs. Read More
Researchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans. Read More
A new study reports animals may be more self aware than we previously thought. Read More
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
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
