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AVMA News
JULY 16, 2024
On June 23, Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), moderated the session “International Steering Group on Pets and Housing Issues” at AVMA Convention 2024, held June 21-25 in Austin, Texas.
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AVMA News
MARCH 15, 2023
The two organizations are promoting an effort called #Paws4MentalHealth that encourages pet owners to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a picture of their pet with an explanation of how their pet positively impacts their mental health.
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AVMA News
JANUARY 23, 2024
The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more frequently explain the benefits of vaccines for pets.
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AVMA News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The AVMA has updated its disaster preparedness guides that help not only pet owners but also farmers be ready to safeguard their animals in the event of extreme weather events or human-made disasters.
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AVMA News
APRIL 11, 2023
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) ended a monthlong social media campaign to raise awareness about companion animals and mental health with a Twitter chat on the importance of the human-animal bond and prioritizing wellbeing.
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AVMA News
AUGUST 14, 2023
#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Bair-Brake presented on the topic of PFAS in pets. Dr. Heather D.
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AVMA News
APRIL 4, 2023
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep for disease control and euthanasia of pigs after a fire.
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10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
The authors resist getting mystical or sentimental, nor do they unduly move humans front and center except as fellow-beings that affect the environment their subjects live in (despite the subtitle.) Nothing keeps a human reader more engaged than a genuine character, and the birds here are exactly that.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 22, 2016
We have shared a few treat boxes with you before, but they have always been for pets! Because it’s just for humans! We have tried a few … Continue reading → The post Skoshbox; Japanese Snacks (for humans) appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Well today I am happy to share the Japan Box from Skoshbox.
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 19, 2016
The vet at Pet Food Selector has complied a comprehensive list of human foods and their safety for dogs. We love this handy infographic that they created as a quick guide for what to give your dog, and which foods … Continue reading → The post Can dogs eat human foods? appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.
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4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 13, 2012
Pet owners know that their pets often teach them unexpected (and wonderful) lessons. Below you will find a cute clip showcasing what people have learned from their pets. SoulPancake: Pet Teachers. As humans, we spend a lot of time looking for answers. What lessons have you learned from your pets?
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4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
November was National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, were you aware that just like humans, dogs and cats can also get diabetes? To help pet parents better understand diabetes in pets, VCA Animal Hospitals have a great resource library of articles regarding pet diabetes and pet healthcare. Excessive Thirst.
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4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
With the latest news of finding the virus in a cat, here is an update about the H1N1 virus and how it affects your pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners monitor their pets’ health closely. Pet pigs may contract swine flu.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 12, 2015
Like humans, pets can experience winder doldrums. Beyond the obvious … Continue reading → The post Overcoming Pet Winter Woes appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. guest post pet care' Beyond the obvious … Continue reading → The post Overcoming Pet Winter Woes appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.
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4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 21, 2009
We humans aren’t the only ones who can “go green&# ! Just look at all the wonderful products for pets (and people with pets). From The Modern Pet. Tags: pet care. Bissell 1400B Little Green Multi-Purpose Compact Earth-Friendly Deep Cleaner. The Skooper Box , from Metropawlis.
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OCTOBER 25, 2016
pets) that roam out-of-doors; At least 500 milllion birds are killed by cats each year (but the number is probably higher, maybe twice that or more); Cat feces, via which a dangerous parasite is distributed, amount to 1.2 There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression.
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10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
The bird is now bonded to humans and an ambassador to her class and the bird has quite the vocabular y. In areas where starlings are introduced, the laws for keeping them as pets are relaxed. The woman in the video found it as a chick at a few days old and hand reared it. This is not the first talking European Starling on YouTube.
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4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
While breast cancer awareness month for people might be over, it’s important to realize that we humans aren’t the only ones affected by the disease. In fact, I experienced it first hand when my pet rat developed breast cancer late in her life. BREAST CANCER IN PETS FACT SHEET. Tags: guest post pet care.
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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 1, 2010
Mars Petcare recently launched The Power of Pets! What is The Power of Pets? Mars Petcare is collaborating with the YMCA in 5 cities to start, to bring pet-friendly health and physical activity education and programming to communities. Mars Petcare and Human-Animal Interaction. New York City; Nashville, Tenn.;
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MARCH 7, 2014
One of the interesting things about web cams is that as they foster familiarity, they also favor the familiar human urge to impose narrative. Recently I started working with Dunrovin Ranch, a local guest ranch, on their web project Days at Dunrovin.
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4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
The Shelter Pet Project is a wonderful public service campaign from The Humane Society, Maddie’s Fund and the Ad Council! The project goal is to help the many great pets waiting in shelters. The campaign motto is “a person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet”! Follow on Twitter [link].
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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? Luckily, The Shelter Pet Project hopes to change this! The campaign has one unified goal, to increase pet adoption. It is such a sad statistic.
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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 20, 2009
It can spread to other pets however, such as turkeys and pigs. You should also be careful if you have a pet bird as they have sensitive respiratory systems that are susceptible to other human illnesses (such as colds). H1N1 and Your Pets originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 20, 2009.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Mars Petcare announced it will sponsor a series of “Woof Walk” fun runs as part of THE POWER OF PETS™ program for 2011. THE POWER OF PETS 2011 program focuses on dog walking as a way for families to increase their physical activity levels while spending more time together and outdoors. Nashville, Tenn.;
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4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 10, 2010
Did you know that pet hair clippings (and human hair too) can be used to help clean up oil? Read on to learn what Pet Paradise is going to do to help with the massive oil spill. Pet Paradise Resort to donate ALL pet hair clippings from 13 resorts to help with oil spill effort in the Gulf of Mexico.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 22, 2010
De-mystify the labeling on a lot of pet food – “natural,&# “raw,&# “human grade,&# “FDA approved&#. Karen Scoggins, My Perfect Pet. Pet food may be highly processed and still be considered “natural”. Human Grade” is far superior to the “feed grade” found in most pet food.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Begun in 1996 by the Humane Society of America, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week encourages everyone who loves animals to bring public awareness to all the important work shelters do throughout the year. Bring Pets Home originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 6, 2009.
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MAY 8, 2015
I look at the photo, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. I look at these birds, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. Can you convince yourselves that your cat does not kill birds, when statistics show pet cats only bring home 23% of their kills? Is it the fault of the cats?
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 9, 2009
(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. Nestlé Purina is committed to promoting responsible pet care, humane education and community involvement.
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4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
We recently got a chance to check out a great new book called Pet Photography 101: Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat ! The book offers tips and tricks for photographing your pet using the latest technologies. Pet Photography 101 Giveaway originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on February 18, 2010.
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DECEMBER 9, 2010
Asbestos fibers pose a significant health threat to both pets and their owners. Please take proper steps to protect your pets and families. Too often we forget that the same problems that effect humans can also effect our furry loved ones as well. Both direct and second hand exposure has been proven to cause mesothelioma.
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DECEMBER 4, 2012
Humans and animals share an extremely important bond. Spending time with animals or keeping them as pets is associated with a number of health benefits especially those concerned with mental, social, and physiologic health issues. Physiological benefits. Psychological benefits. Social benefits.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Simple tips to keep pets happy and safe while you work. Infants and pets can present an interesting challenge when you want to get some repairs or remodeling done around the house and the dangers aren’t always obvious. Get your pet to safety before starting work. Get your pet to safety before starting work.
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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 7, 2015
We love this infographic about possible food allergies in pets. It’s important to remember that our pets can suffer from a lot of the same things we humans do, including food allergies. As always, if you suspect a problem with … Continue reading → The post Itchy pet?
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 30, 2011
Benjamin will donate $10,000 to the Missouri Humane Society and Joplin Humane Society, as a way to assist pets that were injured or displaced by the devastating Joplin tornado in May. Spread the word, let’s help them reach their goal and help pets in the process! Upon reaching this goal, Arthur E.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 21, 2012
The arrival of your new playmate, a pet. Whether its Dalmatian dog, a Persian cat, a tropical bird or even an exotic lizard from a faraway country, this is what you have been craving, the satisfaction you get when your pet looks up at its new owner with that ´please look after me’ look. This is your chance to change a life.
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APRIL 1, 2013
Like cats, the rat was introduced over much of the world by humans. Like cats, the rat is admired and loved by many who keep them as pets. Trap-neuter-release is the only humane way to do this but it is expensive and will take a huge corps of volunteers to make it effective on a large scale.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 13, 2010
You love your pet, right? Responsible pet owners know they need to pay close attention to their little friends. If your pet is experiencing these symptoms, it might be time for a visit to the veterinarian’s office. Itching and scratching: These symptoms are easy to disregard because our pets do it so often.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 7, 2013
He was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States, and has since earned the nickname “Bulletproof Sam”! Sadly, stories like Sam’s are all too common, and they don’t always have a happy ending, but the Humane Society is working hard to put a stop to dogfighting. Pets Are Family! Pets Are Family!
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 30, 2011
Serving as a pet foster parent is an excellent way to welcome a new animal companion into your home and help an animal in need. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5 to 7 million pets are taken into animal shelters in the U.S. There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S.
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JUNE 28, 2012
If you have a pet, it is your responsibility and you need to ensure that you take good care of it. Some of the most common pets in today’s homes include dogs and cats. You need to understand that your pet is like a member of your family and thus, you cannot afford to ignore it. A healthy pet is a happy pet.
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MAY 23, 2014
Pet stores sell mealworms in small plastic containers, which will do the the trick until the rehabber takes over; just make sure they are tiny little mini-mealworms, and not the big mean ones that can actually bite you and which would make short work of a nestling songbird. Even wild mammals – fawns, squirrels, bunnies, etc.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 16, 2010
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Also know how to contact theASPCA National Poison Control Center ((888) 426-4435) or the Pet Poison Helpline. Check with your local veterinarian, humane society or American Red Cross for classes. If your pet is not breathing, remember to stay calm. Know who to contact.
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JULY 18, 2013
They also offer an autoship program to ensure that your pet always gets their favorite food or treat on time. We also loved that they use human grade ingredients and they are made in the USA. The post Chewy.com delivers tasty treats for your pet! There are free shipping offers available too. She liked it! dogs reviews'
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