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Risk factors for clinically diagnosed Alzheimer's disease
Contributor(s):: Baker, F. M., Jordan, Barry, Barclay, Laurie, Schoenberg, Bruce S.
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Negative affective states and their effects on morbidity, mortality and longevity
Contributor(s):: Walker, M. D., Duggan, G., Roulston, N., Slack, A. van, Mason, G.
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Canine and feline geriatric oncology : honoring the human-animal bond
Contributor(s):: Villalobos, Alice, Kaplan, Laurie
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Canines and childhood cancer: Examining the effects of therapy dogs with childhood cancer patients and their families
Contributor(s):: Pfizer Animal Health, American Humane Association
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Therapy dogs in cancer care : a valuable complementary treatment
Contributor(s):: Marcus, Dawn A.
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Animal-assisted activity among patients with cancer: effects on mood, fatigue, self-perceived health, and sense of coherence
Contributor(s):: Johnson, R. A., Meadows, R. L., Haubner, J. S., Sevedge, K.
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Pets' role in saving lives
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Paws and relax: one hospice's pet therapy journey
Contributor(s):: Browder, L. M.
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The use of canines in the detection of human cancers
Contributor(s):: Gordon, R. T., Schatz, C. B., Myers, L. J., Kosty, M., Gonczy, C., Kroener, J., Tran, M., Kurtzhals, P., Heath, S., Koziol, J. A., Arthur, N., Gabriel, M., Hemping, J., Hemping, G., Nesbitt, S., Tucker-Clark, L., Zaayer, J.
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Domestic dogs and human health: an overview
Contributor(s):: Wells, D. L.
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Healing with horses: fostering recovery from cancer with horses as therapists
Contributor(s):: Haylock, P. J., Cantril, C. A.
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Hope in parents of adolescents with cancer--Factors endangering and engendering parental hope
Contributor(s):: Kylmä, Jari, Juvakka, Taru
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One woman and her dog
Contributor(s):: Moore, K.
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Pet ownership and childhood acute leukemia (USA and Canada)
Contributor(s):: Swensen, A. R., Ross, J. A., Shu, X. O., Reaman, G. H., Steinbuch, M., Robison, L. L.
Objectives: For more than three decades there has been speculation regarding a possible role of zoonotic diseases in the development of human leukaemia. This study investigated the potential relationship between exposure to pets and the development of childhood leukaemia. Methods: Data from 2359...
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Claw removal and feeding ability in the edible crab, Cancer pagurus : implications for fishery practice
Contributor(s):: Patterson, L., Dick, J. T. A., Elwood, R. W.
Feeding ability and motivation were assessed in the edible crab, Cancer pagurus, to investigate how the fishery practice of de-clawing may affect live crabs returned to the sea. Crabs were either induced to autotomise one claw, or were only handled, before they were offered food. Initially,...
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The effects of surgical and chemical castration on intermale aggression, sexual behaviour and play behaviour in the male ferret ( Mustela putorius furo )
Contributor(s):: Vinke, C. M., Deijk, R. van, Houx, B. B., Schoemaker, N. J.
The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) has become an increasingly popular pet animal, yet little is known about their behaviour and welfare. Inter- and intra-specific aggression and the intense musky scent are the two main reasons why male ferrets are normally surgically castrated. However, it is...
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Human-Animal Interaction: A Complementary/Alternative Medical (CAM) Intervention for Cancer Patients
Contributor(s):: Johnson, Rebecca A., Meadows, Richard L., Haubner, Jennifer S., Sevedge, Kathy
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The human-animal bond: health implications across the lifespan
Contributor(s):: Horowitz, S.
This article examines the growing body of research that provides support for the many anecdotally reported health benefits resulting from the human-animal bond, including the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and chronic pain; benefits for paediatric and elderly patients...
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'Complementary' care eases chemotherapy experience
Contributor(s):: Ince, S.
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Big Al, dog detective
Contributor(s):: Forman, H.
