Pet ownership can help us build social connections and a sense of community
Pet owners report stronger neighbourhood social connections than non-pet owners according to a newly published study. They were consistently more likely to report social benefits such as helpfulness, ...
Workplaces that don’t allow dogs could be barking up the wrong tree
There is growing evidence that taking your pet to the office can reduce stress and increase your productivity. Despite these gains, some employees remain unconvinced. Opponents cite fear of dogs, heal...
Digital technique to detect pets' dental plaque
Most dogs and cats will suffer from gum disease during their lives. Although reversible in the early stages, the consequences as it progresses are significant. Without veterinary intervention, pain an...
Human-animal interaction: the hormonal connection
Human Animal Interaction Human animal interaction (HAI) studies have traditionally relied on observed behaviour to gain insights into how people and animals engage with each other. But such appro...
Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis
A new international survey of pet owners has revealed that: Over half of cat and dog owners always or often give their pet food if they beg for it (54 percent) Almost a quarter (22 perce...
Coping with childhood stress: could a dog be the answer?
Nana is one of the great dogs of children’s fiction. As “nursemaid” to the Darling family in J M Barrie’s Peter Pan, she fulfils not just day to day housekeeping duties, but provides emotional support...
Walking the dog helps keep owners healthy and promotes community cohesion
The study carried out by Dr Hayley Christian from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in collaboration with the WALTHAM™ is the first to consistently examine the relationship between dog walking...
Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories
Mars Petcare acquired Genoscoper Laboratories, a specialist in molecular diagnostics for companion animals. The acquisition will accelerate the pace of discoveries in genetics, to form the basis...
