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fromPsychology Today
13 hours agoWhat I Learned From My Cat, a Meow Is Not Always a Meow
Cats may vocalize excessively due to health issues like hyperthyroidism, which can lead to misunderstandings between pets and their owners.
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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology says people who let their pets sleep in their bed aren't clingy or emotionally stunted - they've found one of the only relationships in modern life that offers unconditional presence without the performance anxiety that makes human connection so exhausting - Silicon Canals
Needing comfort from pets is not a weakness; it can enhance emotional well-being and reduce anxiety.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoResearch suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals
Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoPsychology says people who treat their dogs like children aren't substituting the dog for human connection - they've found a relationship in which the attachment system can operate without the self-protective interference that human relationships almost always trigger, and the love that results is not lesser for its safety, it is simply the version of love that the person is most fully capable of giving without the armor on - Silicon Canals
People treating dogs like children are not compensating for something missing; they are experiencing a profound understanding of love and attachment.
fromNew York Post
4 days agoDream job for dog lovers? Earn $1K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath
"As our Dog Breath Sniffer, you'll be responsible for filtering for the best (and worst) smelling dog breath in the city. We need someone brave, bold, and nosy (literally) to get up close and personal with NYC's finest canines."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks agoI just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon
A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Fashion & style
fromvitamagazine.com
2 months agoA La Dogue: How Man's Best Friend Is Nosing Into Marketing Campaigns
Fashion brands increasingly use dogs and pet-focused marketing because canine content boosts relatability, engagement, and supports pet apparel lines, driving consumer aspiration and sales.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks agoPsychology says people who sleep in the same bed as their dogs aren't substituting the dog for human intimacy - they're supplementing a human life with the one kind of companionship that asks for nothing, carries no grievances into the bedroom, and has never once in the history of the arrangement woken up on the wrong side - Silicon Canals
Co-sleeping with dogs provides comfort and security, enhancing relaxation and sleep quality for many pet owners.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 months agoDeath of pet can hurt as much as losing family member, study confirms
This psychiatric disorder was formally classified by the World Health Organisation in 2018, and is characterised by elevated levels of bereavementrelated distress. However, it can currrently only be diagnosed following the death of a person. 'People can experience clinically significant levels of PGD following the death of a pet,' the researchers explained in their study. 'PGD symptoms manifest in the same way regardless of the species of the deceased.'
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Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoCrossbreed dogs show more behavioural problems than pure breeds, study suggests
Designer crossbreed dogs like cockapoos and cavapoos exhibit more behavioral problems than their purebred parent breeds despite popular expectations of improved temperament and health.
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Pets
fromMail Online
1 month agoFace it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines rarely help owners
Dogs and toddlers spontaneously help locate hidden objects, while cats rarely assist unless the item is their favorite treat or toy, reflecting differences in domestication and selective breeding for cooperation.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month agoFace it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines rarely help owners
Dogs and toddlers spontaneously help locate hidden objects, while cats rarely assist unless the item is their favorite treat or toy, reflecting differences in domestication and selective breeding for cooperation.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoResearch suggests that the specific warmth of a dog sleeping against your body activates the same oxytocin pathways as skin-to-skin contact with a partner, which is why people who sleep with their dog report feeling held even when they technically sleep alone - Silicon Canals
Dogs sleeping in bed with humans activate oxytocin pathways similar to intimate human contact, providing neurochemical benefits beyond emotional comfort.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoDog walkers say they learn more about a family from spending 30 minutes with their pet than most friends learn in years - these are the 7 things the dog reveals that the owner never would - Silicon Canals
Professional dog walkers can accurately assess families' personal circumstances and stress levels by observing behavioral changes in their pets, as dogs reflect their owners' emotional states and life conditions.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoPsychology says people who prefer dogs over cats typically display these 8 distinct personality traits - Silicon Canals
Dog people are more extroverted and more agreeable, seeking social interaction and exhibiting trusting, altruistic traits linked to personality differences with cat owners.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoVets can tell which dogs are truly thriving and which are just being "managed"-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals
Remember that moment at the dog park when you see two golden retrievers, with one bouncing around with bright eyes and a glossy coat, and the other just going through the motions with a dull expression despite being perfectly groomed? Both dogs are clearly loved and cared for, but something deeper separates them: It's the difference between a dog that's genuinely flourishing and one that's simply being maintained.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago6 signs your cat is stressed that most owners mistake for normal behavior - Silicon Canals
Your cat's been grooming themselves for hours again. They've taken to hiding under the bed more often. Maybe they've even stopped using the litter box properly. If you're like most cat owners, you probably chalk these behaviors up to typical feline quirkiness. "That's just cats being cats," we tell ourselves. But what if these seemingly normal behaviors are actually your cat crying out for help?
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoThe 3 dog training mistakes that create anxiety in puppies-and most owners do them daily without realizing it - Silicon Canals
Picture this: Your new puppy is pressed against the corner of the room, trembling slightly as you call their name. Their tail, which should be wagging with excitement, is tucked firmly between their legs. You've done everything the books told you, bought all the right toys, followed the feeding schedule perfectly, yet somehow your furry friend seems more nervous with each passing day.
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