Researchers studying more than 100 new dog owners found common feelings of anxiety, frustration and exhaustion after bringing home a puppy, a phenomenon the lead author likened to the 'baby blues.' Read On…
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Tombot introduced Jennie, a hyper‑realistic Labrador retriever robotic puppy built to offer emotional support and aid mental health care for people facing a range of health challenges. Read On…
The emotional toll of a new puppy — often called 'puppy blues' — can include depression, stress and exhaustion; experts and owners point to community support and practical coping strategies. Read On…
A study led by Takefumi Kikusui at Azabu University found adolescents who own dogs scored higher on measures of well‑being and had different oral microbiome profiles, with dog-owner samples showing more Streptococcus and Prevotella species. Read On…
A study from Azabu University published in iScience found that adolescents who live with family dogs show higher mental‑wellbeing, with researchers linking the benefit to changes in the children’s microbiomes. Read On…