Animals and emotional health It is clearly in the realm of emotional health that pets can apparently impart the most benefits for their owners. In one study, Drs Sandra Barker and Kathryn Dawson examined the use of dogs as therapy […]
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Pets and human health-the evidence: The beneficial effect of pets on general health has often been observed, but it is only recently that proper research has been carried out to establish such a relationship. The results of this Japanese study […]
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Human beings have had pets as companions since the evolution of our species. Companion animals have been used for thousands of years for specific purposes, such as hunting or herding. But it also seems obvious that people seem to enjoy […]
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A Habitat for Your Gecko The bottom of the cage should have some kind of paper toweling so that it can be changed easily in order to keep the cage clean. You might want to try cedar shavings or dirt […]
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You may have admired the unusual looking lizards at your local wildlife center, or perhaps a neighbor may have an iguana in their back room. The non-stop ads for a certain car insurance company have also boosted people’s interest in […]
Continue reading »Pet Vaccinations Update-Some further thoughts
After posting my vaccination articles and getting such positive feedback, I was looking at other topics to blog on, and came across my new cat edition of the Foster and Smith catalog. Imagine my surprise when I saw that you […]
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A HAPPY PET IS A HEALTHY PET Your dog’s overall health will also be affected by your mesh of personalities. A bichon may look like an adorable powder puff, but it is easily one of the most domineering breeds you […]
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