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animals and pets

the bond between humans and animals is a powerful determinant of health. this section explores the therapeutic benefits of pets, from service animals to emotional support companions. content covers the science of the human-animal bond and practical advice on keeping both owner and pet healthy.

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animals and pets
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opinion: compounding pharmacies key to tackling veterinary bottlenecks
woman in yellow clothing holding her lovely senior british shorthair cat with yellow eyes. animal lover, flame of love. close up.
cats, humans develop dementia in similar ways, new study suggests
dog swimming with a duck
dog trainer gives tips on how to keep pooch healthy during heatwaves
portrait of a young man and cocker spaniel enjoying time together. Сoncept of close friendship and love between dog and its owner, dog helping to overcome emotional or mental issues
can you smell sickness? study shows human scent can actually detect infection
arm of a girl is bitten by a mosquito putting her at risk of developing west nile virus
how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and west nile virus
cartoon of dog owner and dog
what former chatelaine editor rona maynard learned from her rescue dog
animal stories 2022
the biggest animal stories of 2022
 
three dogs in front of torn dog bed
if your dog is chewing on your chairs when you go out, they may have separation anxiety
cute badger dog puppy looking at the camera sitting on a pink background seen from the side
what can learning about breast cancer in dogs teach us about humans?
intrigued cat under a blanket
can cats see ghosts? 
puppy looking at pile of biscuits in dog bowl
you could be feeding your dog wrong
dog behind bars. animal sanctuary.
'100 per cent fatal': ban on importing dogs aimed at reducing rabies risk
sandra grilo with chicken on table
chickens in the 6ix: what you need to know to raise backyard chickens
keith currie
climate change, covid, sanctions: the mental health of canadian farmers is being put to the test
shrew in nature
'no need for panic': experts are watching the langya virus
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boston terrier dog being examined
veterinarians are burned out too, and it's costing lives
french bulldog dog wearing red heart shaped sunglasses in summer
hot dogs: leaving car windows open is not enough to keep your pet safe from the heat
dog rolling in grass
from pollen to dust mites, dogs and cats can have allergies too
pug dog waiting for owner at door
#ask alyson: the kids promised to walk our pandemic puppy
crocodile in the wild on the island of sri lanka
one in five reptiles is threatened with extinction mostly caused by humans
dalmatian spinning
tail-chasing, humping, licking: when your dog needs a vet
testing chicks for avian influenza
should you worry about bird flu?
 
dog at examination in vet clinic
treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
watercolor painting portrait of adorable beagle
even 10 minutes with a dog can reduce pain, anxiety
man's hand is stroking a dog
dog owners may have lower risk of developing disability in older age
graphical pig in label.
organ transplants from pigs: medical miracle or pandemic in the making?
two tufted capuchins sitting on the grass and social grooming.
just like us, some monkeys 'choke' under pressure, while others thrive
snow leopards
the pandemic has been deadly to animals, too
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'there's fosters leaving left, right and centre': pet surrender requests and covid-19 lead to increased need for animal fosters in edmonton
three cows in misty rural landscape at dawn.
deadly parasite in cows pose risk to european dairy farms and human safety: study
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irish setter dog on street of small town in alps, switzerland, europe. winter family vacation with pets. ski resort.
salty dog paws: ice melters may keep you upright, but they can be toxic to animals
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one-third of iowa deer test positive for sars-cov-2, scientists see a new stream of mutations
watercolour portrait painting of alsatian dog lying down resting
recent reports of amputations and death highlight rare risk in dog saliva
robot pets dementia
pets don't have to be real to comfort people with dementia
bats social interaction
we're more like bats than we might think
french bulldog on scale
vets feel 'blame, disgust' towards dogs with obesity
zeke good boy
machado: my dog hates my mother
 
pandemic puppy aggressive
advice: my pandemic puppy is acting aggressive
dogs braces
fyi, there are braces for dogs
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pandemic pets put pressure on rescue groups and vets
archie the black blind pug
machado: skeptics say animals don't grieve. they're wrong
animal grief
what animals can teach us about grieving and loss
dog heat stroke
hot dog! how to keep your pets safe in a heat wave
foods dogs can't eat
keep your dog away from these 10 foods
pandemic dogs
are there health benefits to getting a pandemic puppy?
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