Study Finds Dogs Are Better Than Cats at Preventing Loneliness in Lockdowns

Study Finds Dogs Are Better Than Cats at Preventing Loneliness in Lockdowns
Dogs are more likely than cats to get owners to exercise during lockdowns. Tran Mau Tri Tam/Unsplash
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A new study has revealed that in the battle of the furry pets, dogs reign when it comes to protecting their owners against loneliness during lockdowns.

Research has shown increased depression and anxiety, particularly in females during the CCP virus pandemic. Mental health clinicians have stressed the importance of social connection, especially as half of Australia enters lockdowns this month.
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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