Companion Animals

Research relating to cats, dogs, birds, and other companion animals including rescue, sheltering, adoptions, and population.

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What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

In the Spotlight

Aug 23 2012 | Faunalytics

Most Companion Animal Owners Say Their Animals Have A Sixth Sense

A majority of companion animal owners in the U.S. believe that their animals have a sixth sense in regards to bad weather. READ MORE

Aug 17 2012 | Faunalytics

Current Concepts In Simulation And Other Alternatives For Veterinary Education

This article reviews the available simulation technologies and other techniques for veterinary training. READ MORE

Aug 10 2012 | Faunalytics

Mainstreaming Animal-Assisted Therapy

This article argues that, due to AAT's lack of convincing evidence on human health, there is a need for further systematic scientific research on AAT. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Problems In Pet Trade

The SPCA in Hong Kong has conducted a survey that has found that 90% of residents support implementation of ethical welfare policies in pet shops. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Free-Roaming Dogs And Cats In Central Italy

In Teramo, Italy almost everyone believed that free-roaming dogs and cats were a problem and they supported building more shelters and using birth rate control measures as opposed to euthanization. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Busy Owners Cause Bad Behavior

Nearly all veterinarians agree that owners' lifestyles are the major cause of behavioral issues in companion animals, but most understand that owners are too busy to deal with behavioral issues. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Petfinder Adoption-Experience Survey

A recent Petfinder.com online survey found that 86% of respondents consider themselves "very committed" to adopting a companion animal from a rescue group or a shelter and that half say their experience with the adoption process has been "very positive and happy." READ MORE