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When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts

Pets / Cats & Dogs News / Jun 25, 2024

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet. More than ever before, companion animals are a part of life – particularly in cities, where the majority of Americans live.

Cities offer access to many resources, but often it’s not distributed evenly. Some scholars describe parts of U.S. cities with few or no grocery ...Read more

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Pets / Cats & Dogs News / May 22, 2024

Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one another. Then there are the lows, like stressful trips to urgent care, waking up to that unpleasant vomiting noise, or making the difficult choice to say...Read more

Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?

Pets / Cats & Dogs News / Apr 03, 2024

Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports.

We recruited a nationally representative sample of more than 1,500 American adults who completed questionnaires assessing their sleep habits. Overall, about half of the ...Read more