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?

Three pet industry CEOs have all flagged the same unexpected split in consumer behavior, and it is quietly reshaping where billions in annual pet spending actually land.

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ceremony at Washington National Cathedral in October 2006. When it comes to pursuing prey, dogs do it much more efficiently than cats. So do humans, for that matter. The fact that cats are generally ...