The American Humane Society defines them as companion animals who help their owners deal with difficulties linked to mental health conditions.

美国人道协会将它们定义为帮助其主人解决心理健康问题的伴侣动物。

These facts, rather than the presence of companion animals, might explain at least part of the effect.

这些事实，而不是伴侣动物的存在，至少可以解释部分效应。

Dogs, on the other hand, were treated as companion animals from almost the beginning-which appears to explain their willingness to ask for our help.

另一方面，狗几乎从一开始就被视为伴侣动物，这似乎可以解释为何它们愿意寻求我们的帮助。

Combine this with how close we live with our companion animals and you understand the risk of you picking up antibiotic-resistant bacteria from your own pet.

再联系到我们和这些与我们相伴的动物多么亲密，就可以想象，你从自己的宠物那里传染到具有耐药性细菌的危险有多大。

In some cases, individuals have been known to feel stronger, more protected, and more powerful in the company of their companion animal.

在某些情况下，人们在伴侣动物的陪伴下会感觉更强大、更受保护、更有力量。

I have documented cats and dogs who grieve, our companion animals, but I also interacted with a woman who was extremely bothered because her dog wasn't grieving.

我记录了悲伤的猫和狗，它们是我们的伴侣动物，但我也和一位女士交流过，因为她的狗没有悲伤让她很闹心。

Just as with other companion animals, it's important to do your homework before buying a hedgehog. Pet hedgehogs have an average life span of four to six years and weigh about a pound.

就像其他伴侣动物一样，在购买刺猬之前做好功课很重要。宠物刺猬的平均寿命为四到六年，重约一磅。

The authors write that " immediate action should be implemented to keep a suitable distance between humans and companion animals such as cats..., and strict hygiene and quarantine measures should also be carried out for these animals."

作者写道，“应当立即采取行动，让人类与猫这样的宠物保持适当距离，并对这些动物实施严格的卫生检疫措施。”