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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Jan 26 2010 | Faunalytics

Companion Animal Nutrition: A Survey Of Veterinarians

This study examined veterinarians and veterinary students in their attitudes toward companion animal nutrition, disease and commercial animal food. READ MORE

Jan 23 2010 | Faunalytics

Young Adults’ Attachment To Companion Dogs

Research has shown that people are more likely to turn to their companion dog than to their father or brother in times of emotional stress. READ MORE

Jan 19 2010 | Faunalytics

Comcast Publishes Results Of Pet Adoption Trends Survey

Due to the recession there has been a higher intake of animals, but also a drop in adoptions among other findings discovered in a Comcast survey listed below. READ MORE

Jan 19 2010 | Faunalytics

How Are Dog People And Cat People Different?

This study analysed research findings on cat people and dog people, and found considerable differences between the two. READ MORE

Jan 14 2010 | Faunalytics

Sterilizing Companion Animals Not Priority For New Owners

Younger and newer companion animal guardians sterilize their companion animals less frequenty than older and more experienced generations. READ MORE

Jan 11 2010 | Faunalytics

Seattle-Area Finding The Best Local Kennels

In a review of 36 Seattle-area dog kennels, 22 of the kennels got a quality rating of 75% or higher. READ MORE

Dec 30 2009 | Faunalytics

Robotic Dogs Value In Elderly Care Homes

This study looks at robotic companion animals as a form of animal assisted therapy to provide social interaction stimuli to dementia patients. READ MORE

Dec 15 2009 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Toward Cats 2009 Survey: Helping Cats Find Homes

More than a half of respondents in a survey displayed a negative attitude towards cats, due to behaviours such as cats jumping on tables, scratching furniture, and spitting up hairballs. READ MORE

Dec 13 2009 | Faunalytics

Microchips Result In High Rate Of Return To Owners

72.7% of microchipped animals were returned to their owners, with the largest reason owners not being found was because of an incorrect or disconnected phone number. READ MORE

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