RESEARCH SHOWS DOGS LIVE LONGER AND HAVE BETTER HEALTH IF THERE'S ANOTHER DOG AT HOME WITH THEM

It’s official: a second pet is the best

medicine for your dog’s health.

New research says dogs with pet companions live longer, healthier lives.

The study from the Dog Aging Project suggests that the secret to a healthier, longer life for your dog might just be a furry friend.

Researchers analyzing data from over 21,000 dogs found that those living with another animal-especially another dog-were consistently rated as healthier than their solo counterparts. These dogs had fewer diagnosed illnesses and benefited significantly from routine social interaction. Surprisingly, the positive impact of social companionship was found to be five times stronger than that of household income or neighborhood stability.

The research also found that dogs in households with older owners and more financial and environmental stability tended to be healthier, but those factors were far less influential than having another animal companion. Lead researcher Brianah McCoy noted that these findings highlight the powerful role of social bonds-not just for humans, but for pets too. While the study doesn’t make specific medical recommendations, it reinforces the idea that companionship is a critical part of well-being for dogs, offering pet owners a potentially simple, non-medical way to support their dogs’ health.

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