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·November 7, 2019·4 min read

Dog ownership reduces loneliness

Evidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·August 9, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·July 15, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·April 9, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

An AI For Deciphering What Animals Do All Day

Researchers adapt the popular 'bag of words' algorithm to tack every move of a Hydra.

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·July 19, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·January 19, 2016·3 min read

Emotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions Differently

Researchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans.

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·December 8, 2015·5 min read

Dogs Have A Conscience Too

A new study reports animals may be more self aware than we previously thought.

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·July 22, 2015·5 min read

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.

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·May 20, 2015·5 min read

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.