Choosing between a dog or a cat as a pet for seniors depends on lifestyle, activity level, and emotional needs of each ...

But dogs and cats both have unique blood types, and the right donor might not be available. Dogs have more than a dozen blood types, but most are not clinically relevant.

In fact, raising a four-legged creature like a cat or dog can bring you the same psychological benefits as getting married or earning an extra £70,000 a year, researchers at Kent University have ...

Having a cat or dog is as good for your wellbeing as having a husband or wife, study finds ‘I suspect that many people don’t actually realise how important their pets are for them’ ...

Cat lovers might feel more at ease in one-to-one therapeutic settings, while dog lovers could prefer group-based activities. Species preferences can also affect emotional responses.