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2016

WellBeing International

'Animals and Us' Blog Posts

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Narcissism And Exotic Pets: Is There A Connection?, Harold Herzog Oct 2016

Narcissism And Exotic Pets: Is There A Connection?, Harold Herzog

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“Dark personality traits” affect attachments to traditional and exotic pets.


Think Twice Before Giving Medical Marijuana To Your Pet, Harold Herzog Oct 2016

Think Twice Before Giving Medical Marijuana To Your Pet, Harold Herzog

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There are problems with the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine.


Are Pet Owners Really At Greater Risk Of Cancer?, Harold Herzog Sep 2016

Are Pet Owners Really At Greater Risk Of Cancer?, Harold Herzog

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The surprising results of a new “big data” study of cancer rates in pet owners.


Farm Animal Suffering Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth, Harold Herzog Aug 2016

Farm Animal Suffering Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth, Harold Herzog

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New research shows believing an animal suffered changes the way its meat tastes.


What Kinds Of People Believe Animals Go To Heaven?, Harold Herzog Aug 2016

What Kinds Of People Believe Animals Go To Heaven?, Harold Herzog

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Two new studies reveal what people think about the afterlives of animals.


Are The Results Of Animal Therapy Studies Unreliable?, Harold Herzog Aug 2016

Are The Results Of Animal Therapy Studies Unreliable?, Harold Herzog

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Most animal therapy studies do not have enough subjects to be valid.


When Are Puppies At Their Cutest?, Harold Herzog Jul 2016

When Are Puppies At Their Cutest?, Harold Herzog

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A new study helps explain why puppies are most adorable at weaning time.


Emotional Support Animals: The Therapist's Dilemma, Harold Herzog Jul 2016

Emotional Support Animals: The Therapist's Dilemma, Harold Herzog

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Requests for emotional support animals put therapists in a difficult situation


Why Do Animal Tragedies Go Viral?, Harold Herzog Apr 2016

Why Do Animal Tragedies Go Viral?, Harold Herzog

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Cecil's death could have a lasting impact on attitudes toward wildlife.


Does Breed Popularity Go Up After A Dog Wins At Westminster?, Harold Herzog Feb 2016

Does Breed Popularity Go Up After A Dog Wins At Westminster?, Harold Herzog

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How we tested the "Westminster surge hypothesis"


Therapy Dogs Or Robots For Nursing Home Residents?, Harold Herzog Feb 2016

Therapy Dogs Or Robots For Nursing Home Residents?, Harold Herzog

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A new study compares the impact of robots and therapy dogs in nursing homes.


8 Misconceptions About Therapy, Service, And Support Animals, Harold Herzog Feb 2016

8 Misconceptions About Therapy, Service, And Support Animals, Harold Herzog

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What's the difference between a service dog and an emotional support animal?


Will You Lose Weight By Giving Up Meat?, Harold Herzog Jan 2016

Will You Lose Weight By Giving Up Meat?, Harold Herzog

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A new study compares vegetarian and vegan diets.


Three Reasons Why Pets Don't Lower Health Care Costs, Harold Herzog Jan 2016

Three Reasons Why Pets Don't Lower Health Care Costs, Harold Herzog

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It's nice to think that pets reduce our nation's medical bills...but is it true?