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Published 21:33 27 Sept 2019 BST
Updated 20:50 27 Sept 2019 BST
According to the American General Social Survey 36 percent of dog owners reported being "very happy" while just 18 percent of cat owners said the same.
The General Social Survey also asked questions about how people interact with their pets, and the answers may also explain some of the happiness gap.
Dog owners, for instance, "are more likely to seek comfort from their pet in times of stress, more likely to play with their pet, and more likely to consider their pet a member of their family".
So dog owners are closer to their pets, and form a tighter bond. That certainly explains the joy.
Another recent study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 870 miles a year - meaning they're not only fitter than those with cats, but they can also benefit from improved mental health and reduced stress levels.
Unless you walk your cat -more power to you.‘I’m a 29-year-old woman and my income would shock my friends if it was made public’
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