Pet Owners

Pets help retired owners fall asleep according to new research

Older people who own pets fall asleep more easily and feel consistently more positive about their local environment than those who don’t have animals, according to new research. The research from Kingston University and St George’s University of London also found older pet owners take considerably more mild and moderate…

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Nearly half of UK dog owners feed their pooches harmful human foods

Nearly half of UK dog owners said they fed their pooch human food twice a week, with over a quarter letting them indulge in cheese, dairy and salty foods, a new study by Everypaw has revealed. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by pet healthcare company examined the…

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Research finds petting a dog can lower human blood pressure by 10 percent

New research has found that petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower human blood pressure by 10 percent. The research by Tombola also found that placing aquariums in nursing homes can improve pacing with Alzheimer’s patients and that growing up in an environment surrounded by animals helps create a…

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Animals hailed as ‘loneliness solution’

New research has claimed animals could be a solution to the UK’s loneliness “epidemic”, the research found that four out of five pet owners reported dramatically reduced feelings of loneliness within just one month of owning a pet. The research by Mars Petcare found that the average British person feels…

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Study finds dog owners are ‘happier with big dogs’

A new survey has found that dog owners get more satisfaction owning large dogs than small dogs. The RightPet study surveyed 12,167 pet owners from 106 countries, 75% were purebred dogs, and 25% were of mixed breeds. A RightPet found that both women and men are happier owning large dogs…

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Pet theft reform petition delivered to 10 Downing Street

The petition to ‘Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right’ which gained 107,353 signatures and was debated in Parliament on 2 July 2018 was delivered to 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 10 September. The creator of the petition, Dr Daniel Allen, animal geographer…

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Fish swim back into fashion with UK pet owners

New research has found that 54 perfect of British people consider a fish their favourite pet, with half of fish owners admitting to tracing their finger around the bowl to “play” with their fish. Tetra research also found that 23 percent of British fish owners enjoy talking to their fish,…

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Interpet becomes exclusive UK distributor of Comfort Zone Calming Vests

Aquatic and pet product firm Interpet has gained the exclusive distribution rights to the Comfort Zone Calming Vests making the product now available in the UK. The Comfort Zone Calming Vest is designed to provide comfort for dogs in stressful situations such as coping with thunderstorms, fireworks, or a trip…

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Dog rescuers potentially ‘importing diseases’ into UK, vets warn

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging well-meaning animal lovers to stop importing ‘Trojan’ rescue dogs from abroad as it could increase the risk of “dangerous exotic diseases” in the UK. BVA is asking prospective owners to protect the domestic dog population by rehoming dogs from within the UK instead.…

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UK dog owners demand dog-friendly restaurants after Wetherspoons ban

New research has found that 46% of British dog owners would actually dine out more often if they could bring their pet. According to the findings from Compare the Market, the majority of those asked 62% said that there are not enough dog friendly restaurants in the UK. Over two…

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