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

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Mar 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Behavioural Responses Of Canis Familiaris To Different Tail Lengths Of A Remotely-Controlled Life Size Dog Replica

This study found that when dogs communicate, shorter tails are worse than longer tails and a dog with a shorter tail makes an approaching dog more cautious. READ MORE

Mar 5 2011 | Faunalytics

Dogs Outsmart Other Animals In Selecting Smiling Owners

Dogs are able to identify pictures of stranger humans that are smiling 78% of the time, a rate higher than other animals. READ MORE

Mar 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animal Owners Fetch Billions

The growth of the companion animal industry continues, with the industry estimated to be worth nearly $48 billion. READ MORE

Mar 1 2011 | Faunalytics

What Pet Adoption Groups Need Most In 2011

The biggest concern for dog adoption groups in 2011 is the lack of foster parents and volunteers for adoptable pets. READ MORE

Feb 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Average Dog Owner “Gets More Exercise Than Gym-Goers”

Companion health care experts found that the average dog owner does more exercise than the average person with a gym membership. READ MORE

Feb 11 2011 | Faunalytics

Salaries Of Large Animal Veterinarians Declined Due To Crisis

This report has found that the average salaries of veterinarians has been on the decline from 2007-2009 as a result of the worsening economy. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

TV Survey Highlights Animal Cruelty In UAE

A survey in the United Arab Emirates found that 70% of respondents believe animal abuse is a larger problem in the Middle East than in the West and many believe that more needs to be done to tackle this issue. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

How Americans Think About Animals

Dr. Hal Herzog uses the Google tool Ngram to examine changes in attitudes toward animals over time, examining terms like "pets," "chicken," "beef," and "animal rights." READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Obesity In Horses Could Be As High As In Humans

Researchers have estimated that a staggering 54% of leisure horses are thought to be overweight or obese. READ MORE

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Behavioural Responses Of Canis Familiaris To Different Tail Lengths Of A Remotely-Controlled Life Size Dog Replica

Dogs Outsmart Other Animals In Selecting Smiling Owners

Companion Animal Owners Fetch Billions

What Pet Adoption Groups Need Most In 2011

Average Dog Owner “Gets More Exercise Than Gym-Goers”

Salaries Of Large Animal Veterinarians Declined Due To Crisis

TV Survey Highlights Animal Cruelty In UAE

How Americans Think About Animals

Obesity In Horses Could Be As High As In Humans

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