Research now shows dogs tend to age better when they have plenty of interaction with humans and other pets, according to a study published in the journal Evolution, Medicine & Public Health.

<div class="block">Research now shows dogs tend to age better when they have plenty of interaction with humans and other pets, according to a study published in the journal Evolution, Medicine &amp; Public Health.</div>

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Socializing Is Important for Dogs According to Research

Turns out social interactions might be just as healthy for dogs as they are for humans. A new study published in the Oxford academic surveyed the human parents of more than 21,000 dogs and it found that companionship with people and other animals had the biggest influence on a dog aging. Well, going as far as to say, the effect was five times greater than anything else that the study looked at, like family finances, household Children and even the owners.