Animal psychologyOwners of a diabetic dog are 38% more likely to have diabetes themselves By PsychNewsDaily Staff December 12, 2020 A new study finds that owners of a diabetic dog are 38% more likely to have diabetes themselves. No such association was found for cats. Read more
Animal psychologyStudy of cats and dogs living together finds they get along well, despite differences By Douglas Heingartner November 19, 2020 A new study finds that cats and dogs living together can get along without much conflict, despite their (very) different temperaments. Read more
Animal psychologyPersonalityDog personality changes as dogs age, but in predictable ways By Douglas Heingartner October 14, 2020 A new study finds that dog personality changes as dogs get older: they tend to become less curious, but grow more attached to their owners. Read more
Animal psychologyMental HealthPets linked to better mental health and less loneliness during lockdown By Douglas Heingartner October 5, 2020 A new study shows that having a pet acts as a buffer against psychological stress during the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Animal psychologyMale baboons with female friends live longer By Douglas Heingartner September 22, 2020 A new study finds that male baboons who have close female friends have higher rates of survival than those who don’t. Read more
Animal psychologyChild-developmentalNew study of teens examines positive links between pets and social media By PsychNewsDaily Staff September 21, 2020 A new study on teens, pets, and social media shows teens with dogs check social media more often than average, and spend less time alone. Read more