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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet

AVMA News

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 partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond

AVMA News

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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Are Gorillas Dangerous to Human beings?

Reddit Animals

The most asked question about gorillas being dangerous is, Can Gorillas Attack Human Beings? Has a Gorilla Ever Attacked a Human? – Can I Have a Gorilla as a Pet? – They are apes, much like humans, and have appeared in a number of films, including King Kong, George of the Jungle, Congo, and the Gorilla.

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

Reddit Animals

Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting. One of the primary reasons people keep pets is for companionship.

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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats

AVMA News

#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, American Psychiatric Association lead Twitter chat about pets, mental health

AVMA News

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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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation

AVMA News

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.