Michael Fasman's 12-year-old dog, Hudson, limps from pain caused by arthritis and an amputated toe, but Fasman doesn't want to give her painkillers because "they just knock her out."
Mar 8, 2017
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"A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart… Mostly, he taught me about friendship ...
Feb 3, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Walking the dog may be a health boon for older Americans, new research suggests.
May 6, 2016
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Will Eward, DVM, MD, works to find better treatments for a cancer called sarcoma. It makes no difference to him that half of his patients walk on four legs and bark at the doorbell.
Dec 14, 2015
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(HealthDay)—The companionship of a dog may lower a child's anxiety levels, a new study suggests.
Nov 29, 2015
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A new study has highlighted the potential for pet dogs to reduce stress in parents of children with autism.
May 21, 2015
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A new drug that prompts cancer cells to self-destruct while sparing healthy cells is now entering phase I clinical trials in humans. The drug, called PAC-1, first showed promise in the treatment of pet dogs with spontaneously ...
Feb 26, 2015
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Dogs and other pets play an important role in individuals' social lives, and they can act as catalysts for social interaction, previous research has shown. Although much media attention has focused on how dogs can improve ...
Dec 30, 2014
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A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets.
Aug 26, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Owning a dog makes older people fitter and healthier, according to new research from the University of St Andrews.
Jul 18, 2014
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