Protective effects of dog ownership against the onset of disabling dementia in older community-dwelling Japanese: A longitudinal study [PDF]
Preventive Medicine Reports, 2023 This prospective study examined the associations of dog/cat ownership with incident disabling dementia using propensity score matching based on the physical, social, and psychological characteristics of dog and cat owners.
Yu Taniguchi +6 more
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Evidence that dog ownership protects against the onset of disability in an older community-dwelling Japanese population [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Objectives This study examined the association between dog and cat ownership, the onset of disability and all-cause mortality in an older population. Dog and cat owners take more regular exercise and have closer social relationships than non-owners.
Yu Taniguchi +7 more
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Attitudes towards free-roaming dogs and dog ownership practices in Bulgaria, Italy, and Ukraine. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Free-roaming dog population management is conducted to mitigate risks to public health, livestock losses, wildlife conservation, and dog health and welfare.
Lauren Margaret Smith +5 more
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Dog Ownership and Survival [PDF]
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 2019 Background: Dog ownership has been associated with decreased cardiovascular risk. Recent reports have suggested an association of dog companionship with lower blood pressure levels, improved lipid profile, and diminished sympathetic responses to stress.
Caroline Kramer
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Dog ownership enhances anchored personal relationships and sense of community: A comparison with incidental interactions and friendships. [PDF]
PLoS ONEDogs are known to be catalysts for human-human relationships. However, there is insufficient quantitative research that directly compares dog owners' human-human relationships with those of non-owners.
Itaru Ishiguro +4 more
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National Dog Survey: Describing UK Dog and Ownership Demographics
Animals, 2023 With dogs being the most commonly owned companion animal in the United Kingdom, knowledge about dog demographics is important in understanding the impact of dogs on society. Furthermore, understanding the demography of dog owners is also important to better target support to dogs and their owners to achieve optimal welfare in the canine population ...
Robert Christley +2 more
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Longitudinal effects of dog ownership, dog acquisition, and dog loss on children’s movement behaviours: findings from the PLAYCE cohort study [PDF]
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityIntroduction Regular physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health, yet many children do not achieve recommended amounts of physical activity.
Emma K. Adams +3 more
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Investigation of dog ownership and physical activity on weekdays and weekends using longitudinal data from the SOEP Cohort [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study examines the association between dog ownership over a period of 5 years (always, sometimes and no ownership) with physical activity on weekdays and weekends over a period of 6 years using the nationally representative German Socio-Economic ...
Yu TANIGUCHI +3 more
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Understanding the impact of dog ownership on autistic adults: implications for mental health and suicide prevention [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Mental health problems and suicide are more frequent in autistic adults than general population. Dog ownership can improve human well-being. This study aimed to generate a framework of well-being outcomes for dog-related activities in autistic adults and
Ana Maria Barcelos +3 more
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Dog ownership for people with substance use disorder: self-reported influence on substance use and mental health [PDF]
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and PolicyBackground Dog ownership has been reported to positively influence the lives of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) fostering social connection, a sense of belonging, and greater daily structure.
Andi Kerr-Little +3 more
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