Tag: People

AVMA, Merck Animal Health and Hill’s Pet Nutrition join The Street Dog Coalition to offer free veterinary clinic for the pets of people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2022) — Pet owners in Philadelphia experiencing homelessness will be able to receive free veterinary examinations for their animals and complimentary food and essential supplies at an event organized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The Street Dog coalition. The clinic will be held July 31 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Norris …

UW Medicine study to screen pets of people diagnosed with monkeypox – KIRO 7 News Seattle

Owners of dogs, cats, ferrets, rats, mice, and hamsters who have tested positive for monkeypox in King County are invited to have their animals screened for the virus as part of a new study, UW Medicine announced Wednesday. The Monkeypox and Pets Study is currently underground at the University of Washington’s Center for One Health Research, directed by Dr. Peter …

Prehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance | Health, Medicine and Fitness

Amy Norton WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have long suspected that humans evolved to tolerate dairy products in order to reap their health benefits. Now a new study refutes that idea. Around one-third of the world’s population possesses a gut enzyme that allows them to digest lactose, a sugar in milk. Those lucky individuals — mostly of …

Therapy dogs provide cuddles for people getting vaccinated at the Abbotsford COVID-19 immunization clinic

For adults and children alike, receiving an immunization can be a stressful experience. Therapy dogs can help reduce these feelings by offering affection and emotional support to those who are receiving their immunizations. With this purpose in mind, all paws were on deck when the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program team visited clinic attendees at the Abbotsford COVID-19 immunization …

There are options available for people who can’t keep their dog

The German shepherd pup sitting alongside Monnett New Winchester Road outside Galion still had his blanket with him when Angie Chandler found him. “Why in the world would you do that to a pup, I have no clue. No clue,” the Crawford County dog ​​warden said. “It about broke my heart. There’s no reason for that. They love this dog …

These are the 10 breeds of empathic dog that can help people struggling with anxiety – including the loving Labrador Retriever

A large number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes last year – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership is up nearly 8 per cent – and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high. As well as numerous crossbreeds, there are a whopping 221 different pedigree dog breeds to choose from, giving you a lot to think …