HABRI Central

Aug 2018

1. Caring for older pets: physical changes

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   30 Aug 2018

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   Monitoring health changes, providing a proper diet and appropriate exercise, and adjusting the environment to ensure easy access can help your pet maintain quality of life throughout the aging process.

2. City University veterinary college is committed to Hong Kong's public health mission and 'One ...

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   30 Aug 2018

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   The curriculum, carefully designed over a period of two years, in conjunction with our colleagues at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, devotes a lot more space to subjects in our four core themes: food safety, animal welfare, emerging infectious diseases and aquatic...

3. Wild West Night fundraiser for Back in the Saddle Equestrian Therapy

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   30 Aug 2018

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   Wild West Night is a Fundraiser benefit for Back In The Saddle, an Equine & Animal-assisted therapy program for individuals with special needs;

4. New rabies quarantine rules to expedite process for pet owners

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   30 Aug 2018

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   “It is vitally important that we protect our state from the introduction of rabies, not only for animal health, but human health,” said Gov. David Ige.

5. Did the woman do the right thing in East Bridgewater abandoned dog case?

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   30 Aug 2018

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   A woman surrendered her English Bulldog at a groomer last week. 

6. Campuses are making mental health a priority with festivals, workshops

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   30 Aug 2018

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   College students are turning wellness ambassadors, organising pet therapy sessions, curating poster exhibitions and hosting festivals. All of these efforts are geared towards making mental health a priority on campuses.

7. Therapy Dogs Have an Important Role on College Campuses, Says Expert

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   30 Aug 2018

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   As students head to college for their first day of classes, many are making themselves feel at home with an increasingly available form of support: therapy dogs.

8. Good dogs, doing good

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   30 Aug 2018

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   “Pet therapy not only gave us something to do together, but it gave her a chance to help give back to those who helped her along the way,” Don said.

9. YRMC's PAWS Program: A dog's tale

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   30 Aug 2018

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   A few Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) therapists use unconventional techniques to help patients overcome the stress of illness. Bridget – a member of YRMC’s Pets Are Warm Support (PAWS) – recommends a scratch behind the ears or a pat on the head. 

10. Research connects domestic violence, animal abuse

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    30 Aug 2018

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    Researcher Andrew Campbell from Campbell Research & Consulting worked alongside Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers and other community groups to gather the data and conclude that animal violence and domestic violence are not only correlated, but have...

11. Global Veterinary Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2026: CAGR to Grow at 10.2%, Driven by the ...

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    30 Aug 2018

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    Factors such as growing number of disease outbreaks in animals, zoonotic diseases arising in humans, rising number of veterinary doctors are boosting the growth of the market.

12. Could an East Bay startup's 'poop pill' reset your pet's gut?

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    30 Aug 2018

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    In healthy pets, as in humans, hundreds of types of bacteria — some good, some bad — perform an intricate dance that strikes a balance that generally keeps animals healthy by snaring and digesting nutrients from food. When one or a handful of bacteria start to dominate the digestive...

13. Hundreds of Human, Pet Homeopathy Products Recalled

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    30 Aug 2018

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    Hundreds of Dr. King's water-based homeopathic drugs for children, adults and pets may be unsafe to use because of high levels of microbial contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

14. Algae and toxins found in the Jordan River; Utah authorities say people and pets should stay out of ...

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    30 Aug 2018

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     The Salt Lake County Health Department is warning residents not to swim in the Jordan river.

15. Will you open your heart to these hospice pets? | Shelter Tales

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    30 Aug 2018

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    These devoted volunteers take in the terminally ill animals that others discard. 

16. Santa Fe man develops formulas for animals

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    27 Aug 2018

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    Health, wellness and animals have consistently been threads in Garber’s life. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in physics and chemistry. He graduated from chiropractic school in 1981 and said he was the first person in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D in homeopathic medicine...

17. It Turns Out Dogs Can Offer Mental Health Benefits To Their Owners

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    27 Aug 2018

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    Doggy parents have higher levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play a big part in a person’s mood. Regular serotonin levels manifest in happier, calmer moods in people, explains Healthline, while dopamine gives people that sense of satisfaction after achieving a...

18. Dog Talk: Say cheese! What should you be doing to keep your pet's smile bright and happy?

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    27 Aug 2018

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    “However, you should also look out for more subtle signs. One sign is if your pet doesn’t like his face touched. If there is a bad tooth, the whole side of the face may be sore. Also, do recognise that the nose and mouth are places close together. So, if your pet has a problem with...

19. How Owning A Dog Can Help You Stay Healthy

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    27 Aug 2018

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    The better we understand the human-animal bond, the more we can use it to improve people’s lives.

20. Cannabis for pets offers promise but vets urge caution

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    27 Aug 2018

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    Cannabis products aimed at pets are producing excited testimonials from owners and warnings from veterinarians who caution against turning cats and dogs into guinea pigs by giving them products that have not been properly tested.