Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
AVMA News
APRIL 4, 2023
Other speakers discussed how to help pet owners know when it is time to euthanize a pet and how veterinary professionals can learn to grieve.
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Beyond Companionship: How Pets Can Help Your Health
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 4, 2012
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. Naturally, the beneficial effects of owning pets maybe increased by additional exercise often associated with pet ownership. Psychological benefits.
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How Pets Can Improve Your Health
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Expert cites scientifically-proven therapeutic, physical and emotional health benefits of loving and caring for a pet. Pet ownership runs far deeper than simply caring for a possession. Yes, the sheer responsibility of caring for a pet has notable benefits in and of itself. Caring for a pet may even help you live longer.
Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 19, 2012
Take one look at the viral blog, Pet Shaming , and it’s difficult to retain any illusions about our furry friends. To enjoy the most of your pet (and your home), it’s best to take action with these top 5 pet proofing strategies. See What Your Pet Sees. That’s right, it’s time to get right down to your pet’s level.
The Power of Pets Initiative
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. It’s a great new new initiative to help people live a healthier life!
Bubbles the Chimp Resurfaces
Critter News
JULY 2, 2009
Chimpanzees, like Travis the chimp who mauled the woman in Connecticut, are not meant to be family pets. They are wild creatures and their psychology must suffer from these abnormal arrangements. He got too aggressive to live with Jackson's kids. This is not surprising. Well, supposedly there's a film and book deal pending.
Man Kills Goldfish in Domestic Violence Attack, Gets Probation
Critter News
OCTOBER 15, 2009
From Pets News. A 27-year-old man who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her pet fish has been sentenced to two years probation and a psychological evaluation. Who knows what the next step could be? I hope she has some kind of protection against him. PORTLAND, Ore. —
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