Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds

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A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.

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The team drew on comprehensive survey data collected from more than 21,000 dogs, looking at different aspects of the dogs’ social environments, such as financial stability and social support. The study found that social support, such as living with other dogs, was associated with better health outcomes in dogs. The presence of canine companionship appeared to have a protective effect on the health of the dogs, even when controlling factors such as age and weight.

 

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