Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Brian N. Chin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Trinity College
• conversation
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
Anna Baatz, PhD Candidate and Associate Lecturer in human-animal interactions, University of Salford •
conversation
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~6 min
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~6 min
Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease
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.
Julia Wuerz, Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida
• conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~8 min
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~8 min
How long might your dog live? New study calculates life expectancy for different breeds
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Angus Nurse, Professor of Law and Environmental Justice, Anglia Ruskin University •
conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
Erik Christian Olstad, Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~7 min
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