Science has long accepted that people are affected by their social environment – a term researchers use to describe day-to-day surroundings, interactions, and stresses. For example, people with money, a robust social life and access to safe outdoor spaces are often going to have better long-term health outcomes than those without.
Our four-legged friends, whose lives in many ways mirror our own, are also thought to be influenced by their social environment, including their health.
Can Dogs Get Sick?
Dogs, like all living creatures, are prone to various health issues. They can suffer from a wide range of illnesses just like humans.
