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What current studies say about animal cognition, welfare, health and the human-animal bond.
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7 articles
Human-animal interactionThe Science of the Human–Animal Bond
What research does and does not show about living with animals and human wellbeing.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
CognitionWhat Cognition Research Tells Us About Dogs and Cats
Object permanence, social referencing, word learning and the limits of what we can currently claim.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Behaviour researchDoes Your Dog Actually Feel Guilty? What the Studies Show
The 'guilty look' is one of the most studied — and most misread — expressions in dog behaviour research. Here is what the evidence actually supports.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Longevity researchThe Dog Ageing Project: What a Decade-Long Study Is Learning About Canine Lifespan
One of the largest long-term studies of dog health and ageing is generating early findings on diet, environment and genetics — here is what has emerged so far, and what remains genuinely uncertain.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Gut healthWhat Microbiome Research Is Starting to Reveal About Cat and Dog Gut Health
The gut microbiome has become a major research focus in companion animal science — but the leap from interesting findings to practical advice for owners is smaller than some marketing suggests.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
Evidence reviewNeutering Timing: What the Evidence Currently Supports
A review of how thinking on desexing age has shifted, why the answer now varies by breed, size and sex, and which trade-offs remain genuinely unresolved.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
EvidenceFrom Lab to Clinic: How Veterinary Research Reaches Your Pet
What evidence-based veterinary medicine means, how to read a headline about a new study, and why vets sometimes disagree.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07