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One Health Headlines: Friday, February 10, 2012

February 10, 2012 | Michael San Filippo | Leave a comment

This week’s One Health roundup includes a look at canine cancer (and how it may hold clues to curing cancer in humans); the dangers of wood smoke and cigarette smoke to our pets; how pets can improve the lives of people in hospice care, courtrooms, and offices; and the latest in animal research.

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Research clears up misinformation about hoarding

January 27, 2012 | Julie Ciaramella | Leave a comment

An article published this week in the San Francisco Chronicle aims to give further insight into animal hoarding, based on research done on the disorder by Dr. Gary Patronek, a veterinary professor and expert on hoarding. The article — written by Jennifer Scarlett, DVM, co-president of the San Francisco SPCA — is well worth a read.

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Seniors benefit from pet therapy programs

December 7, 2011 | Julie Ciaramella | Leave a comment

A few weeks ago, I was watching TV and saw this interview with the senior citizen twin sisters from a Walgreens commercial. Because I’d never seen a therapy dog on TV before, I was surprised to see one of the women had a dog on her lap and to hear her say it was a therapy dog. It made her comfortable and allowed her to relax in stressful situations, like being interviewed in front of a live audience on TV. Many senior citizens are benefiting from pet therapy, to deal with everything from nervousness to illness to simply needing an animal friend.

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Pets provide support to people with HIV/AIDS

December 1, 2011 | Julie Ciaramella | Leave a comment

People with disabling HIV/AIDS or other illnesses may feel hopeless and alone, but companion animals can help to improve their physical and emotional well-being. Research has shown that pets provide significant health benefits (PDF), and an animal makes things just a little bit easier on someone who’s sick by providing love and companionship.

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The Great American Smokeout is today

November 17, 2011 | Julie Ciaramella | Leave a comment

Today is the Great American Smokeout, a day started by the American Cancer Society fourteen years ago to encourage Americans to stop smoking.

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