News tagged with owners
Study says dogs have larger carbon footprint than SUV
Thanks for killing the planet, dog owners. Well, that's a rough paraphrase of a New Zealand study that claims a medium-size dog leaves a larger ecological footprint than an SUV.
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Dogs' family status depends on family's locale
Man's best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A study by David Blouin, assistant professor of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend, ...
Aug 15, 2010 |
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The therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond
A pet owner knows the enormous joy and comfort that an animal can provide, especially in troubled times. Most pets are considered important members of the family and irreplaceable companions. A growing body of research now ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2009 |
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Cats versus dogs in the 'drinking' category (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- The competition between cat and dog owners has one or the other always looking for an advantage and cat owners thought they had one last year when Pedro Reis and Roman Stocker from MIT discovered ...
May 26, 2011 |
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If you're aggressive, your dog will be too, study
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a new, year-long University of Pennsylvania survey of dog owners who use confrontational or aversive methods to train aggressive pets, veterinary researchers have found that most of these animals will ...
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Feb 17, 2009 |
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Dog owners more likely to share germs with pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with dog
Dog owners who sleep with their pet or permit licks on the face are in good company. Surveys show that more than half of owners bond with their pets in these ways.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 27, 2009 |
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Pets on planes
The preferences of pet owners should not replace the well-being of their fellow passengers, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Pets can be accommodated comfortably and safely in airplane cargo ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 16, 2010 |
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The downside -- and surprising upside - of microcredit
Microcredit, which involves giving small loans to very small businesses in an effort to promote entrepreneurship, has been widely touted as a way to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth. A multitude of both non- and ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 09, 2011 |
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Lost smartphones mined by finders: Symantec
Lost smartphones are likely to be mined for valuable information by strangers who find them, according to the results of a sting operation conducted by computer security firm Symantec.
Mar 12, 2012 |
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As deadly cat disease spreads nationally, MU veterinarian finds effective treatment
Lone Star ticks, which are notorious carriers of many diseases including cytauxzoonosis, or "bobcat fever," have been spreading across the nation in recent years. As a result, cats across much of the country are now exposed ...
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Device can track your stray pet
For owners of lost pets, the frantic search for Fido does not always end happily. Now one company is betting that even in a recession, pet owners will pay $250 for some peace of mind.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 15, 2009 |
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New computer security guide can help safeguard your small business (w/ Video)
Just in time for October's Cyber Security Awareness Month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has published a guide to help small businesses and organizations understand how to provide basic security for their ...
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Good hygiene goes a long way toward keeping pets, people healthy
(PhysOrg.com) -- People may not be the only ones susceptible to the H1N1 virus this year - family pets also can fall victim to the influenza.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 13, 2009 |
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Study: 3 out of 4 cats will wear a collar, making it worth a try
Almost three out of four cats in a new study wore collars consistently during a six-month study, suggesting that most cats will tolerate a collar even if their owners are skeptical about its success.
Sep 08, 2010 |
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Christmas treats dangerous for pets
Pet owners could avoid emergency visits to the vet over the holiday season by following a few simple guidelines from the staff of the University of Adelaide's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
Dec 15, 2010 |
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