Having a dog is linked to lower risk of dying over the long term. But there can be some downsides for physical and mental health.
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English law considers pets as property, so court decisions may not be in your dog or cat’s best interests.
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child.
The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
While some people blanch at the thought of bed-sharing bed with a pet, others can’t sleep without their animal companions – an expert explains the pros and cons of sharing a bed with a pet (or two).
A new study has reportedly found benefits to feeding cats a vegan diet. We got an expert to look at whether the evidence stacks up.
Animals, including the ones that live in our homes, can carry all kinds of illnesses. Most of the time it’s not a problem, but here’s what you should do to avoid getting sick.
New research shows climate change will harm animal welfare – including your pet.
The environmental pawprint of pets is huge – and it’s mostly down to what we feed them.
Companion dogs respond to their environments and their owners’ sense of well-being. When owners are stressed and anxious, dogs can exhibit undesirable behaviours.
Science has some clues about whether or not your cat feels more than cupboard love for you.
Thousands of young people became pet owners during the pandemic - retailers should let them bring their furry friends to stores.
The presence of pets makes people seem more trustworthy, research has found. People are more likely to help a stranger with a dog or another pet than a person without one.
Dogs bite people daily, especially young children. There is concern that disadvantaged families may suffer most. Dog-bite facts remain scarce because prevention has yet to become a policy priority.
Roaming pet cats can kill more than 180 animals each year. But most people who keep cats inside do so for the welfare of their pet.
Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
Trying to find housing can be a nightmare for pet owners, especially those who need it in a crisis. The inconsistencies from state to state and between different forms of housing demand reform.
Pets are a source of physical, psychological and social support for homeless people.
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.
Principales colaboradores
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Veterinarian, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Sesquicentenary Professor, Public Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Human Resources Management and Occupational Health and Safety at The Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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Professor Emerita, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Independent researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow in Urbanism, University of Sydney
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Fellow, Keele University
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Associate Professor, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia
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Associate researcher, Urban Planning and Geography, Université Gustave Eiffel
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Policy Officer, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research
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Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
