Tag: Pets And Health
Rare Fungal Infection Reported in Two Cats, Vet Tech
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A rare fungal infection has been diagnosed in two cats and a vet...
Pet Ownership May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Living Alone
Findings seen for verbal cognition, including verbal memory and verbal fluency
Closer Veteran-Service Dog Bond Tied to Lower PTSD Severity
Calm, less excitable dog may be better suited to help reduce PTSD symptoms
CDC: Pet Hedgehogs, Bearded Dragons May Carry Salmonella
Agency says a dozen people have been hospitalized after contact with these pets
Dog Ownership May Lower Risk for Death After Major CV Event
And, review shows dog ownership tied to reduced risk for all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
CDC: Brucellosis in Dogs Remains a Public Health Risk
Infection is under-recognized, may remain a threat without stronger intervention measures
Pets Provide Support to People With Mental Health Conditions
Benefits include intense connection between patients and their companion animals
Having a Dog in the Home Can Ease Children’s Anxiety Levels
Children with pets less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without
CDC: Colorado Dog Key to U.S. Pneumonic Plague Outbreak
Health officials detail rare, multiple-case infection
