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1. Healing with horses: fostering recovery from cancer with horses as therapists

   Contributor(s):: Haylock, P. J., Cantril, C. A.

2. Hope in parents of adolescents with cancer--Factors endangering and engendering parental hope

   Contributor(s):: Kylmä, Jari, Juvakka, Taru

3. One woman and her dog

   Contributor(s):: Moore, K.

4. 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...

5. 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,...

6. 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...

7. 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

8. 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...

9. 'Complementary' care eases chemotherapy experience

   | Contributor(s):: Ince, S.

10. Big Al, dog detective

    | Contributor(s):: Forman, H.

11. Big Al, dog detective

    | Contributor(s):: Forman, H.

12. Big Al, dog detective

    | Contributor(s):: Forman, H.

13. Big Al, dog detective

    | Contributor(s):: Forman, H.

14. Big Al, doggy diagnostician

    | Contributor(s):: Forman, H.

15. First person. Goldens rule: two golden retrievers help a cancer survivor live and love

    | Contributor(s):: Schnipper, H. H.

16. Horses help heal cancer patients & their loved ones: neurosurgeon teams up with resort for cancer patients to teach overcoming fear & sense of powerlessness

    | Contributor(s):: Erikson, J.

17. Pet therapy: canine breast cancer survivor lifts spirits

18. Animal instincts

    | Contributor(s):: Huff, Charlotte

19. Finding hope. Pet project: with pet therapy, "dog days" take on new meaning

    | Contributor(s):: Weber, P. J.

20. Finding joy in the saddest faces

    | Contributor(s):: Booth, C.