Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend—but cats can be great companions too. What does the research say about well-being differences between cat and dog owners? So, is the debate settled?

A heap of scientific evidence shows that for most people, owning a pet is good for the mind and body. There's a cost, however, for all that purring, playing, tail-wagging joy. From pet hospital bills ...

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY | CHWY Price Prediction) chief executive Sumit Singh said on the company’s September 9 earnings call that “dog seems to be worsening; cat seems to be strengthening”. The same shift ...

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