A new study in the open-access journal Animals examines the links between pet ownership, loneliness, and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also provides evidence that many people perce...
Positive results from three new studies on human-animal interaction (HAI) were presented recently at the triennial conference of the IAHAIO in Chicago, IL. The studies, supported by funding from Mars ...
When it comes to pet ownership, emotions often run high. Those who share their lives with a pet can be passionate about the benefits they feel their animal companion brings. However, the scientific ev...
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, ...
A collaborative team of researchers has found that cats are able to consume a diet relatively high in fat without raising cholesterol levels. The research also showed that, as long as cats’ daily calo...
Bringing a dog into a school classroom may delight students, but could it actually help them learn better? The question is increasingly pertinent, as many schools regularly introduce animals into clas...
Insights from a new Waltham study may make mealtime easier for owners of older or fussy cats. And the answer could be as simple as warming their food. The research team wanted to find out if the tem...
The study conducted by Mars Petcare Poland and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition in collaboration with the Polish Small Animal Veterinary Association, showed that introducing an element of commerci...