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pet

Also known as companion animal, domestic animal, pet animal, household pet

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AI overview

A pet is a domesticated animal that is kept by humans for companionship or enjoyment rather than for work or food. Pets matter because they provide emotional connection and companionship to people in their daily lives.

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Research

171,867 papers

Clinical PET/MR.ReviewRecent results in cancer research. Fortschritte der Krebsforschung. Progres dans les recherches sur le cancer · 2020Weber WDOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42618-7_22
The use of PET/MRI in radiotherapy.ReviewInsights into imaging · 2024Yan Q, Yan X, Yang X et al.DOI: 10.1186/s13244-024-01627-6
The ADNI PET Core at 20.ReviewAlzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2024Jagust WJ, Koeppe RA, Rabinovici GD et al.DOI: 10.1002/alz.14165
[PET/MRI].ReviewDer Radiologe · 2018Beuthien-Baumann BDOI: 10.1007/s00117-018-0355-y
Digital PET vs Analog PET: Clinical Implications?ReviewSeminars in nuclear medicine · 2022López-Mora DA, Carrió I, Flotats ADOI: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2021.10.004
Innovations in Small-Animal PET Instrumentation.ReviewPET clinics · 2024Lehnert AL, Miyaoka RSDOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2023.09.002
PET/CT May Assist in Avoiding Pointless Thyroidectomy in Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Narrative Review.ReviewCancers · 2023Abou Karam G, Malhotra ADOI: 10.3390/cancers15051547
High-resolution Imaging Using Virtual-Pinhole PET Concept.ReviewPET clinics · 2024Tai YCDOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2023.08.002

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Image: Young child and an old person are petting grey cute cat - 51622977008.jpg

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Commons category: Pets
Commons gallery: Pets
Stack Exchange site URL: pets.stackexchange.com
hashtag: pets

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Contents

Pet popularity
Effects on pets' health
Effects of pets on their caregivers' health
Health benefits
Observed correlations
Pets in long-term care institutions
Connection with community
Health risks
Pet parenting
Legislation
Treaties
National and local laws
Ownership or guardianship
Limitations on species
Killing and eating pets
Environmental impact
Types
Domesticated
Wild animals
History
Prehistory
Ancient history
Victorian era: the rise of modern pet keeping
Economy
Social
Entertainment
Pet ownership by non-humans
Ethics
See also
References
Further reading
External links

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A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive/cute appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as a stray animal) and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics.