Choosing the perfect pooch poses challenges similar to dating
Findings could help animal shelters to improve the pet adoption process and find the perfect pet partner for people.... Read More...
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Pet owners want to be masters, not servants; which is why we value dogs more than cats
The more subservient behavior of dogs makes their owners more willing to pay when it comes to spending on vet bills and luxury pet items.... Read More...
Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?
Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.... Read More...
Pinpointing the Optimal Age of Puppy Cuteness
A new study reports people find puppies cutest just before they reach ten weeks of age. Researchers say this is around the same time at which they wean from their mothers and start to fend for themselves.... Read More...
City Upbringing, Without Pets, Increases Risk of Mental Illness
People who were raised in cities and without a family pet show significantly higher levels of an immune system component following a stressful event, researchers report. ... Read More...
Pets, Not Siblings, Are A Child’s Best Friend
According to a new study, children report strong relationships with their pets relative to their siblings.... Read More...
Tracing the Roots of OCD in People and Pets
Studying animal behavior could help with better detection and treatments for OCD.... Read More...
Increasing Number of Students Bring “Emotional Support” Animals to College
An increasing number of students are bringing pets to college for emotional support and comfort.... 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...