Asher is an eccentric, Storm likes sunbathing and Maple loves to use her brain. All three could play a part in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are not scientists or politicians. They are dogs.Access
Dogs' noses also function quite differently than our own. When we inhale, we smell and breathe through the same airways within our nose. When dogs inhale, a fold of tissue just inside their nostril helps to separate these two functions. "We found that when airflow enters the nose it split...
These capable dogs warrant a more significant role in public health protection. The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine whether dogs could be trained to accurately identify coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in humans. In previously published studies, dogs were trained to...
One possibility, according to a new study, is dogs. A proof-of-concept investigation published recently in the journalPLOS ONEsuggests that specially trained detection dogs can sniff out COVID-19-positive samples with 96% accuracy. “This is not a simple thing we’re asking the dogs to do,...
In addition, there is "no evidence that any person has been infected with COVID-19 in the U.S. by animals, including by pet dogs or cats." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a small number of pets outside the United States have been reported to be ...
The preliminary screening of live humans by trained dogs could begin as early as July, Penn Vet says. "The potential impact of these dogs and their capacity to detect COVID-19 could be substantial," Dr. Otto says. "This study will harness the dog's extraordinary ability to support the na...
Several cats and a few dogs appear to have contracted SARS-CoV-2 from their human owners People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 should get somebody else in their household to look after their pet, or if that is not possible, wear a face mask, minimize contact, and practice basic hyg...
“Cats are still much more likely to get COVID-19 from you, rather than you get it from a cat,” says Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, who recommends that pet owners first talk to their veterinarians about whether to have their animals tested. Testin...
Imagine being a supporter of the cops sticking dogs on people? Fire hoses on crowds. Or that while MLK Jr spoke about equality, you mentioned he was a womanizer. Where are these people today? Do they still feel the same way? Do Trump supporters want to be on that side of history?
When we arrived at the privately owned farm at eight o'clock, we saw grand farmland with fresh vegetables and fruits as well as all kinds of animals, such as chickens, ducks, dogs, sheep and cattle. After appreciating the beautiful scene...