People underestimate how much anxiety household sounds can produce for dogs
We are very bad at understanding when our dogs are scared, the findings suggest.
Tag: pets
Pets offer better emotional support to grieving people than humans
They really are man’s best friend.
Pets seem to have benefited from the pandemic overall, and cats may have benefited the most
Well, to be fair, they always land on their feet.
We’re using flea treatments on our pets and it’s polluting rivers and streams
Researchers couldn't believe just how prevalent the pesticides were.
Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn’t be afraid of your pets
If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't ...
Can pets and livestock get infected with the new coronavirus?
A few dogs and cats have tested positive for COVID-19, but there is no evidence that they can transmit the ...
Cat allergies could soon be over thanks to a new vaccine
According to the research, the vaccine was “well-tolerated without any overt toxicity”.
Why do pets like pats?
I mean... 'cause they're awesome.
FDA says seriously, stop stealing your pets’ opioids
Apparently, this is a problem.
Pet translator might enable humans to communicate with animals
Such a device could be ready within 10 years but not everyone is convinced it could work.
Why some people love animals while others couldn’t care less
A science-based look at pet-keeping.
It’s not just humans — 1 in 3 US pets are also overweight
Just like humans, pets are becoming too overweight -- and we need to improve this.
Children can become closer to pets than to siblings, study finds
Because no one wants to feed and wash their siblings.
NOAA photographs golden retrievers swimming back home from their mating run
NOAA has released a photograph of this year's golden retriever migration. The animals are returning to shore after their mating ...
Why cats love boxes so much
Cats can be odd. They sleep for up to 20 hours a day, and get scared by cucumbers. They also ...
How pets make you hotter to the opposite sex
A University of Nevada team, led by anthropologist Peter Gray, tested several hypotheses about pets and contemporary courtship or dating ...
Your cat doesn’t see you as a source of security and safety
Adult domestic cats do not view owners as the main provider of security and safety.
Don’t smoke, it’s bad for your pet!
If you are a smoker you've definitely heard more arguments than you can count against keeping such a habit. However, ...