In this era of mommy confessionals, I must admit: I am not a pet person. With their allergic father, I have reared three children without benefit of in-house canines, felines or invited rodents.But with researchers beginning to focus on children and pets, I find myself interested, though occasionally cynical or defensive.Pediatricians are asked pet-related questions all the time. What’s the right .. more …
Bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for other employees, a study suggests.US researchers found those with access to dogs were less stressed as the day went on than those who had none.The preliminary study published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management looked at 75 staff.The researchers suggested access to dogs boosted morale and .. more …
Trimming your dogs’ nails is critical in keeping your pet free from toe infections. You should always keep your pet dogs nails trimmed to the proper length. Taking a daily walk with your pet will help wear down their nails. If trimming their nails doesn’t make you queasy, you can pick up a pair of nail clippers at your favorite online pet store and trim them yourself. You want to be sure not to .. more …
— Pet dogs or cats that bite a person more than once are now banned in Kennett Square. That’s the consequence of a new law borough officials adopted on exotic wildlife.– A new program at Unionville-Chadds Ford School District allows parents to see their kids’ lunchtime purchases and maintain their cash balance online.– A preview of the Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert slated for March 25. Beech .. more …
email to a friend printer friendly opinions Lead author Faith Smith, of Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences, said in a statement released on Wednesday that Lyme disease is a growing problem in the UK. It is going to sp and more unless surveillance and routine testing improve considerably. She said the health and economic impact will be felt as loss of working hours and fewer tourists .. more …
SAN DIEGO — A woman escaped a fire that swept through her home near the Midway District Wednesday, but the family’s two pet dogs died in the blaze.The fire broke out in a first-floor bedroom of the two-story house on Poinsettia Drive near Amaryllis Drive about 12:25 p.m., said Maurice Luque, spokesman for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.Firefighters saw a huge column of smoke as they .. more …
A pair of pig-hunting pet dogs which savaged a neighbour’s sheep in Dunedin yesterday will be destroyed. Police were called to a Brockville property at 9.30am following reports the pig dogs had mauled three sheep “so extensively that one was already dead on arrival”, Senior Sergeant Mel Aitken said. The pair of dogs were from a neighbouring property and had escaped the boundary fence after they .. more …
The Norfolk terrier originated from England. It is actually very affectionate and does not exhibit a disagreeable nature. Because of this, many people like to keep them as pets. However, there can be quite some difficulty housetraining a Norfolk terrier pet dog. This is because of the fact that a Norfolk terrier pet dog can be quite stubborn. The best method recommended for this breed is crate .. more …
China has an aging population. As more and more only children leave to marry or work in another city, the elderly are left at home, alone and lonely. Many are turning to surrogate love from four-legged creatures. Eric Jou and Han Bingbin visit the world of the empty nesters and their beloved dogs.On a cold winter’s night in Beijing, five heavily bundled-up figures huddle in the brightly lit .. more …
A Florence man was arrested Wednesday after police investigators found his pet dogs dead in his yard as a result of malnourishment.Little Jack Thomas, 34, of 1115 Lewis Lane was taken into custody on two counts of ill treatment of animals shortly after investigators received anonymous calls indicating the animals were not being fed, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.When officers arrived at .. more …
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