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Child and her dog
Human Animal Interaction

The stress-buffering effects of child-dog interactions

Man and his dog
Human Animal Interaction

New published research shows pet ownership is good for our cognitive health as we age

tabby cat and brown cat looking out the window
Biomarkers, Genetics, Microbiome

Joining forces with biotech companies to advance preventive pet health care

woman smiling at a collie dog
Human Animal Interaction

4 ways pets can help our mental health, according to science

senior man petting a black and white cat in his lap
Human Animal Interaction

Unravelling the science behind the human-animal bond

woman holding and caressing happy black puppy during covid19 pandemic lockdown
Human Animal Interaction

New study explores impact of pets on loneliness during pandemic

happy golden retriever portrait
Biomarkers, Microbiome, Oral Health, Human Animal Interaction, Welfare and Behaviour

5 ways we’re advancing science to help dogs live happy, healthy lives

Dogs on Call therapy dog at VCU Medical Center
Human Animal Interaction

How pets can benefit our mental health

itchy-dog
Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome

Itchy pets: how to spot, prevent and treat pets’ skin allergies

happy healthy puppy running down the sidewalk
Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome, Genetics, Biomarkers

5 ways science is giving puppies a healthy start in life

lockdown pets
Human Animal Interaction

5 ways to help your pet through lockdown and reverse the trend of pet abandonment

adopted corgi relaxing in owner's lap
Human Animal Interaction

The benefits of adopting a rescue pet

woman supervising little girl as she interacts with a dog in a classroom
Human Animal Interaction

First-of-its-kind risk assessment tool ensures the highest standards for animal-assisted interventions in schools

black Labrador out for a walk
Human Animal Interaction

Why walking shelter dogs could benefit military veterans struggling with PTSD

Addressing the loneliness Image
Human Animal Interaction

Addressing the loneliness crisis through the power of pets

Boy carresing horse
Human Animal Interaction

Study to examine why therapeutic horseback riding has positive and long-lasting effects on children with autism spectrum disorder

Pets agaisnt lonliness
Human Animal Interaction

Pets against loneliness

cat dog sniffing noses
Microbiome, Nutrition

What is the microbiome and why does it matter for pets?

Beagle walking in the park
Nutrition, Welfare and Behaviour, Microbiome

Why monitor your dog's feces?

The power of faecal analysis
Microbiome, Nutrition

The power of fecal analysis

Therapy dogs can help image
Human Animal Interaction

Therapy dogs can help boost college students' attention, memory and help them tackle stress

child holding cat in field
Human Animal Interaction

How important is children's relationship with their pets?

social capital
Human Animal Interaction

Pet ownership can help us build social connections and a sense of community

Husky dog at the vet
Microbiome, Oral Health

Researchers explain why dogs are more prone to gum disease than dental caries

boy and dog looking out the window
Human Animal Interaction

Creature comforts: pet dogs provide stress relief for children

A picture of a dog's teeth with the plaque visible
Microbiome, Oral Health

Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque

veteran holiding cute puppy
Human Animal Interaction

Study to examine possible benefits of dogs to veterans

dog therapy in a hospital setting
Human Animal Interaction

New funding to advance research into health impact of therapy dogs

elderly Asian lady holding a pup in her lap sitting on a bench in a park
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can support healthy ageing: a guide to successful pet ownership

horse eating from bucket
Microbiome

New insights into bacterial supplements for horses

grandmother with granddaughter and dog
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can impact our physical, emotional well-being, social relationships and community connectedness 

vet checking cat's mouth
Oral Health, Microbiome

Researchers find bacteria causing gum disease in cats

senior couple hiking
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs could help seniors be more active

miniature schnauzer
Microbiome, Oral Health, Welfare and Behaviour

Good dental care for small dogs is critical to preventing disease

Horse hooves
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors

Elderly man petting dog in wheelchair
Human Animal Interaction

Researchers call for more studies looking at role of pets in healthy aging

kittens in field
Nutrition, Microbiome

How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens

Man petting Husky
Human Animal Interaction

Pets can be good for you – but the evidence shows it’s not quite that simple

neighbors talk in the park
Human Animal Interaction

Dogs can help owners make new social connections

child playing with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Coping with childhood stress: could a dog be the answer?

border collie and owner
Human Animal Interaction

How neurobiology and genetics can help researchers understand human-animal interaction

little girl playing with a kitten
Human Animal Interaction

Family pets can help boost children's development

horses eating hay outdoors
Nutrition, Microbiome

Understanding horses' gut microbiome

Man petting dog in park
Human Animal Interaction

Human-animal interaction: the hormonal connection

Gog in the office
Human Animal Interaction

Workplaces that don’t allow dogs could be barking up the wrong tree

child reading to dog
Human Animal Interaction

How pets could aid learning in the classroom

woman and dog silhouette
Human Animal Interaction

Is the pressure to be a ‘responsible’ pet owner increasing?

dog standing still for an mri
Nutrition, Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Smart dog training and hi-tech imaging giving new insights into dogs' digestion

senior lady holding jack russell in her lap
Human Animal Interaction

Creative solutions could help seniors benefit from pet ownership

girl doing math with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Could pets make good study buddies?

family walking a dog in the forest
Human Animal Interaction

Pets estimated to save UK National Health Service up to £2.45 billion a year

blonde kid walking a Beagle
Human Animal Interaction

Children may need to be more active with their dogs to see a positive impact on weight

boy with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Pets prove to be a child's best friend

senior african american man petting a labrador
Human Animal Interaction

Waltham-funded study to examine the impact of pet ownership on healthy human aging

couple walking dog down street
Human Animal Interaction

Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion

Golden Retriever teeth
Microbiome, Oral Health

Shining a light on pet dental health

boy looking out of window with dog
Human Animal Interaction

Violence against pets and domestic abuse: how are they linked?

Senior lady being visited by therapy dog in hospital
Human Animal Interaction

Animal therapy: can the human-animal bond treat mind and body?

Daisy Liu
Microbiome, Welfare and Behaviour

Do the microbes in a dog’s gut change with their waist line?

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