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Geography of Pet Food Trends Reveals Regional Differences
A recent report from Packaged Facts reveals differences in pet food purchasing trends across the United States. The report, “Pet Population and Ownership Trends in the US: Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets,” examines trends in pet ownership and consumer behavior across the United States over the past several years. Among the results, major differences were […]
Researchers Uncover Mechanism Behind Allergy-Shielding Effects of Cats
Researchers at the University of Zurich have uncovered one of the mysteries behind the protections cats provide against allergy and asthma. The protective effect cats and other animals have on children against asthma and allergies has been established for some time, but the mechanisms behind that effect were not well understood until recently. Microbes present […]
Attitudes Toward Therapy Animals Improving Among Hospital Staff
A recent survey conducted by the Royal College of Nursing suggests that attitudes toward therapy animals in hospitals is improving. Among the 750 nurses sampled in the survey, 82% believed animals could help patients be more physically active. 60% believed animals improved physical recovery. Despite the favorable view of therapy animals, many of the respondents […]