Articles tagged: Lorrie Shaw
Pets: American Heart Association says having a pet may help reduce heart disease
Posted: May 11, 2013The idea that spending time with pets has a positive impact on the mental well-being of humans has been demonstrated in many ways, from therapy dogs visiting troops deployed overseas to therapy pets used in ... Read more »
Pets: Is using the term 'pet owner' such a bad thing?
Posted: May 07, 2013Being so immersed in the culture of pets, I find no shortage of ways things are changing and evolving when it comes to our relationships with companion animals. One sticking point I'm often caught in ... Read more »
Pets: Scat-tracking dog teams aid conservationists in protecting endangered species
Posted: May 02, 2013There has always been a lot of talk about a canine's sense of smell, and that skill has landed them some of the most unique jobs know to exist. They sniff out drugs, bombs and ... Read more »
Pets: Veterinarian seeks to have clinical trial established on medical marijuana for pets
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Many of the treatments that are used in veterinary medicine were first employed to help humans. Areas that have come into focus for both humans and animals are issues associated with end-of-life care, pain management ... Read more »
Pets: Cicadas will be emerging in a few weeks - but do they pose a risk to pets?
Posted: Apr 25, 2013Before too long, in some areas of the country, the 17-year, or periodical, cicadas will be making their appearance. They live about a foot underground as nymphs for most of their lives, feeding on roots ... Read more »
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