Can your pets get coronavirus, and can you catch it from them?

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.

Sarah Totton, Research Assistant, University of Guelph • conversation
April 17, 2020 • ~8 min

What do we know about COVID-19 and pets?

Can my cat get COVID-19? What about that tiger in the Bronx Zoo? Here, a veterinarian answers common questions about COVID-19 and pets.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 10, 2020 • ~4 min

Lockdown can be stressful for pets too – here's how to keep your dog entertained

Just like their owners, many pet dogs are finding the current changes difficult – here's how you can help them.

Alex Benjamin, Associate Lecturer Department of Psychology, University of York • conversation
April 7, 2020 • ~6 min

How to keep your pets happy while social distancing

Staying home for social distancing may disrupt your pets' routine. But recreating a schedule can keep them (and you) happy.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 30, 2020 • ~2 min

Dogs can ease your self-quarantine stress

Dogs can ease our stress during these times of COVID-19 self-quarantine, an expert explains. As an extra bonus, we can do the same for them.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
March 20, 2020 • ~2 min

Hong Kong dog causes panic – but here's why you needn't worry about pets spreading COVID-19

Can your canine give you coronavirus?

Sarah L Caddy, Clinical Research Fellow in Viral Immunology and Veterinary Surgeon, University of Cambridge • conversation
March 11, 2020 • ~5 min

Animals large and small once covered North America's prairies – and in some places, they could again

North America's prairies once were home to millions of wild animals. Today, most of that land is farmed or developed, but some grasslands have never been plowed and could be rewilded.

Jon Beckmann, Adjunct Faculty, University of Nevada, Reno • conversation
Feb. 19, 2020 • ~9 min

Pet dogs in childhood may cut schizophrenia risk

Exposure to a dog before the age of 13 may lessen the chance a person will develop schizophrenia, researchers report.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Dec. 27, 2019 • ~9 min

Dog brains process numbers a bit like ours do

Dogs process numerical quantities in a brain region similar to the one humans use, which could shed light on the evolution of "numerosity."

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Dec. 18, 2019 • ~5 min

Surprising holiday stuff can threaten pet safety

The holidays are full of unexpected hazards for pets. Keep them safe by listening to this podcast episode full of expert tips.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Dec. 11, 2019 • ~2 min

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