Previous Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) research has shown that older adults who walk their pets are in better physical health then those who don't. Now, a study supported by the Waltham Petcare Scien...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is notoriously challenging to treat. As the Mayo Clinic says, there is no “one size fits all” treatment. That is why, when a study shows a treatment that enables childre...
Cleaning up dogs' excrement is probably one of least admirable tasks of looking after a pet. But it's important to pay attention when scooping it up. Just like ours, a dog's feces can provide informat...
Overall, the study found that pet owners are significantly more likely to meet new people in their neighbourhoods than non-pet owners. Around a quarter of those who met people through their pet said t...
Around 1 in 10 people worldwide are living with a mental health disorder, according to Our World in Data estimates. Mental health problems have also been linked to an increased risk of developing phys...
The study, conducted by the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in BMC Vet Research, examined the progression of periodontal disease in miniature schnauzers and found that without effective...
Environmental and food allergies are the most common cause of skin conditions affecting cats and dogs worldwide. While the main symptom in most pets is itching, cats and dogs react differently to skin...
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...