In recent years, more and more research points to the effectiveness of emotional support animals and service dogs for mental ...

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A bittersweet video of a lamb finding an unexpected companion after he lost his mother left viewers in tears. A lamb named Simon was born a week prematurely. However, because of complications, his ...

The Pets and Wellbeing Study program led by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute will examine the connection between pets ...

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My pet provided emotional support and helped me tolerate chemotherapy better, reducing my stress and improving my well-being throughout my cancer journey.

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Choosing a new pet that is family friendly is a big undertaking, so one expert has shared his favourite five breeds – ...

Vet Amir Anwary claims there are five breeds which are perfect for young families – but some pet owners have bemoaned his ...

Discover how pets significantly improves seniors' health, reduces loneliness, and adds years to life according to new medical ...

Life on Earth would be so dull without animals. Lucky for us, there are more than 8 million different species of them on the ...