Pets And Human Health (75)
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Smart Tips for Running With Small Dogs
By Kristen Seymour, March 30, 2017Owning a small dog has its advantages. It's easier to find hotel rooms and apartments that allow small dogs. Small dogs eat less food (and, as you'll know if you've ever been on poop scooping duty,… Full Article ›
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Video: Minimize Your Risk of Catching Internal Parasites From Your Pet
By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, March 21, 2017Internal parasites like hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms aren’t just a problem for pets — humans can be exposed to or infected by them, too. These parasites are considered zoonotic, meaning they… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Puppy Not to Lick
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 23, 2017We used to call our late Cavalier, Darcy, “the quicker licker-upper.” From puppyhood on, she loved to give kisses — the bigger and wetter, the better. No amount of trying to train her out of it… Full Article ›
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Why the Human-Animal Bond Is So Important
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 20, 2017I’m a passionate advocate for the human-animal bond — that's not a surprise to anyone. That link between us and our dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pets goes beyond unconditional love… Full Article ›
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Help! I'm Allergic to My Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 7, 2017When Kathryn Primm’s allergist broke the news to her that she was allergic to dogs, cats and horses, she says she started to cry. “What am I going to do?” she asked.“Well," the allergist… Full Article ›
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Paging Dr. Dog: How Therapy Dogs Help Human Health
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), October 18, 2016The accomplishments of some types of working dogs can be very tangible — for example, a guide dog leading his visually impaired partner though city streets, or search and rescue dogs who have… Full Article ›
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Tips to Avoid Trading Diseases With Your Pets
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 17, 2016I often have pet owners jokingly ask if I can treat their ills as well as their pet's. We veterinarians are trained to care for a multitude of species, after all — unfortunately, humans aren’t one… Full Article ›
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7 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Rabies
By Laura Cross, September 28, 2016September 28 marks the 10th annual World Rabies Day, which was created in 2007 to raise global awareness about rabies prevention. Rabies is a preventable disease, but according to the Centers for… Full Article ›
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What Pet Owners Should Know About Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
By Meredith Hooker Williams, August 24, 2016When the weather's nice, you tend to spend more time outdoors with your pet, which means you both can potentially brush up against poison ivy, oak or sumac on a hiking trail, at the park or even in… Full Article ›
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Tips to Help Protect Yourself From 3 Common Pet Parasites
By Bethany Dean, August 19, 2016Parasites like roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms can commonly infect cats and dogs. They can pose a risk to your pet's health and can also pose a health risk to you. However, by keeping your… Full Article ›
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Traveling With Your Pet? 5 Key Things You Need to Know About Health Certificates
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, July 8, 2016Did you know that 61 percent of human infectious diseases come from animals, and that 75 percent of newly emerging infectious diseases are spread to humans from animals? It's true. Ensuring… Full Article ›
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Can Pets Get the West Nile or Zika Virus?
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM , June 8, 2016As summer begins, news programs are rife with stories about the Zika and West Nile viruses. Infectious disease specialists warn about the potential for disease in people. But what about your pets… Full Article ›