Psychology & Psychiatry

Personality may predict pet ownership

Researchers from James Cook University say a new study shows dog owners are likely to be more resilient than cat owners and less neurotic—and the contrast may be down to personality differences inherent between the two ...

Diabetes

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

When Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet.

Psychology & Psychiatry

'Dog people' may do better in lockdown

Researchers examining why dog owners living alone during COVID restrictions were less lonely think it may have to do with the type of person who owns dogs rather than having a dog itself.

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