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Does getting a dog make you more active? One of the most difficult parts of research in this topic is obtaining data on how active people are before they get a dog. These researchers teamed up with a local rescue group to measure impacts on foster carers who had not previously had a dog as a companion.

Raising a furry companion like a cat or dog can bring you the same psychological benefits as getting married or earning an extra £70,000 a year, says this study from Kent University

In the April edition of NZ Dog World, I visit Gentle Waters pet cremation to discuss the benefits of water cremation vs traditional heat cremation. Respect is shown to the family and animal from the moment the dog is transferred to the cremation team, as it should be when a beloved family member has passed away.

The quote of the month is from Stephen Colbert, about his regular segment, Rescue Dog Rescue.

Loneliness is considered as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and may be a greater public health threat than obesity. I liked this article because it also provides definitions of emotional support dogs vs therapy dog vs service dog.

In the March edition of NZ Dog World, I profile the towns in the USA that elect a dog as mayor. Wouldn't that make the local body elections more interesting?

The top 10 toxins from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center serve as a good reminder for risk management. These items may be part of our everyday lives, but they are hazardous to our dogs!

In this post, I explain the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. Both have a role in supporting a healthy gut - and a healthy gut supports good overall well being!

The quote of the month is from author Mira Grant. True love!

In this new research, heart rates were studied between bonded owners and their dogs. It found that a dog’s heart rate variability adapts to its owner’s heart rate variability during interaction. This physiological “co-modulation” suggests that emotional states are shared between dogs and their owners, offering new understanding of the deep bond shared between the two species.