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The ways in which humans connect with animals relate to how we interact with other humans. Understanding these relationships can help inform more inclusive societies.
Alleviating separation anxiety is about changing the owner’s behavior, too.
It’s 80 years since we were first introduced to Lassie. But the human bond with dogs goes back way further.
Importing dogs into Canada has also introduced a flesh-eating parasite that is transmissible to humans. Veterinarians, researchers and public health officials should work together to curtail the disease.
Since women see men who own pets more favorably, you’d think online daters with cats in their profile pics would get more matches…
Veterinarians are already at risk of emotional distress and burnout. The experiences of an Alberta veterinary practice shows COVID-19 is having a further impact.
Your faithful friend’s view of the world is different than yours, but maybe not in the way you imagine.
Flat-faced dogs had twice the odds of suffering heatstroke compared with a labrador retriever.
Canada must consider funding programs that allow abuse victims and survivors to bring their pets with them when they leave their partners.
Pets can relieve anxiety during the pandemic and reduce the effects of social isolation. However, there have been waves of pet adoptions and abandonment related to the pandemic.
Roaming pet cats kill 390 million animals per year in Australia. Most of the animals are native to Australia.
Dogs can behave like teenagers too. But it’s just a passing phase – and the quality of the dog-owner relationship matters.
Ownerless cats may find it harder to find food scraps with restaurants closed during the coronavirus crisis. Given social distancing rules, is it okay to go outside to feed them?
Research shows that looking at your dog makes you feel happy.
Are the best co-workers really the ones with four legs and a tail? Science says it depends.
Pets might not protect us from the coronavirus, but they can help us get better.
Both cats and dogs can become infected with the coronavirus. The chances of them getting sick or passing it on to you or another animal are extremely low.
It’s heartening to see pet adoption rates surging during the pandemic, but opportunistic adoption can come with dangers of abandonment.
For puppies, looking at objects is the next best thing to touching them, and they can learn about their environment through short excursions to see traffic, pedestrians and other dogs.
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
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Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario
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Fellow, Keele University
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Richard Malik is a Friend of The Conversation.
Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College, Western University
