Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
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Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs; bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic) to their hospitalized owners, and likewise humans could be transmitting these dangerous ...
Mar 19, 2023
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Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendly faces keep us company at home, it's a very different story for people in aged care—many of whom must relinquish their beloved ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Nearly all cat and dog owners rely on their pets for stress relief according to a new survey released by the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all.
Jun 20, 2022
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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to their pets to help them feel less lonely and isolated. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, wanted to learn what role pets played in helping ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Grief over the death of a beloved pet needs to be more recognized and respected, new University of Alberta research suggests.
Dec 13, 2021
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Canada has confirmed its first cases of coronavirus in wildlife—in three white-tailed deer.
Dec 2, 2021
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James Cook University researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes—but disaster response planners may be able to turn this into a positive.
Oct 12, 2021
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The surveillance of zoonotic diseases must be integrated into health security intelligence systems, if future pandemics are to be handled effectively, according to global health practitioners writing in the Journal of the ...
Aug 6, 2021
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Many pet owners have found support from their pets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's science to back up the physical and mental health benefits to pet companionship. The American Heart Association, a global force ...
Jun 7, 2021
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