A new study reveals that the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults.
Category: Animal-Human Connections
Crows that Eat McDonalds Cheeseburgers have Higher Cholesterol Levels
Researchers recently studied whether eating highly processed junk food had an effect on wildlife. Specifically, the researchers tested whether eating McDonald’s cheeseburgers had any effects on crows. The short answer is: Yes. Crows who had McDonald’s cheeseburgers left near their nests had an increase in their blood cholesterol levels.
Animal Shelter Workers, Vets at Increased Risk for Mental Health Problems, Suicide
New study confirms that animal shelter workers and veterinarians are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, burnout and even suicide.
Majority of Dog Owners Kiss their Dogs More than their Partners: Survey
Survey on how Americans feel about their dogs vs their partners.
Petting Dogs, Cats Reduces Stress Levels: New Study
There is now another reason to strengthen the human-animal bond: A new scientific study has demonstrated that in addition to potential psychological benefits, petting dogs and cats also has stress-relieving physiological benefits. The study results demonstrated that just 10 minutes of interacting with cats and dogs can produce a significant reduction in cortisol, a major stress hormone.
Dogs Take on Owners Stress: Study
A new study has demonstrated that dogs mirror their owner’s stress levels.
Pets, Moving and Relocation Stress: New Video
Pets and Moving…and Relocation Stress video
Explores the unique problems–and solutions–of the effects of relocation stress and moving with pets (including problems securing pet-friendly housing). A “must see” for anyone who is planning to move and has companion animal family members.
Owning a Dog is in Your Genes: New Twin Study
New genetic research on twins suggest the choice of getting a dog is heavily influenced by an individual’s genetic make-up.
8 Ways Pets Improve Your Health and Well-Being
According to the research, here are eight ways your companion animal improves your mental and physical health…
1 Million Animals at Risk of Extinction and Solutions for Reversing It
The news is grave coming out of the recent United Nations report: A million animals on our planet are at risk of extinction due to human behavior. The only good news to come out of the report is that there has been worldwide media coverage on the findings–hopefully inspiring the general public and especially political leaders to pass legislation to stop the human behaviors that have put so many creatures in harms way. Some solutions offered here.
Coyote Parents Living Near Humans Train Pups to be Emboldened
A new study has demonstrated that when coyote parents become habituated to humans, their offspring become more habituated, too. This … More
Humans Shape their Dogs Personalities: Study
A new study has confirmed what many people who share their lives with dogs have suspected: Humans actually shape their … More
