permanently living in human communities and kept by people for company, amusement, work (e.g. support for blind or deaf people, police or military dogs) or psychological support. These include dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds and ornamental fish, but also fo...
elderlyNetherlandsdogscatsbirdsThe main question of this research is what the current situation is regarding the welfare of the companion animals (dogs, cats and birds) in nursing homes in the Netherlands and in which way this can be optimized. By means of a questionnaire regarding the housing,...
and there is no research to show that processed pet foods are bad for dogs. In addition, the life expectancy of dogs has increased over the last few years rather than declined (Montoyaet al.,2022). However, if you feel guilty about not feeding your pooch on a fresh diet, why not swap...
In this respect, pets provided a safe environment where people can talk without fear of being judged or being a burden to others [9]. This was echoed in work where people reported that their dogs allowed them to express their feelings and clarify their thoughts without the concern that they ...
by (1) potentially enabling animal-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the most vulnerable population and (2) by increasing the exposition risk for the elderly due to the necessity to care for the pet and, in the case of dogs, to take them outside the house several times per day....
(owned and unowned) roamed the streets, but this was reduced when animal sheltering started in the 1970s27. While cats and dogs have been domesticated for millennia, they previously endured much work and/or hostility from humans, but they are now typically house-dwelling and treated as members...
Provides a way for the elderly, sick, and disabled dog owners to exercise their pets. For many dog owners, a dog park may provide the only opportunity for owners to socialize with other people and their dogs. Provides a way for dog owners living in apartments or homes with small yards to...
Bite wound infections are included in the priority list Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Dogs, cats, ferrets, rodents, primates, reptiles OIE, World Organisation for Animal Health; ECDC, European Centre for Disease Control; ESBL, extended-spectrum beta lactamase. In the second cycle, EA...
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Users will find sections on the many issues that arise during the lifespan of pet owners (e.g., children, young adults, elderly), as well as issues pertinent to specific populations (e.g., men, homeless, ethnically diverse). Additional topics include the violence link, pet death and berea...