Sentences with phrase «addition to studying dogs»

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Furthermore, studies have shown that foods with a higher protein content (103 g / 1000 kcal, or ∼ 31 % for a 3000 kcal / kg diet), in addition to higher fiber content, decrease voluntary intake, increase the amount and rate of weight loss, and increase fat mass loss during weight loss in dogs (59, 60).

According to a study funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, companion animals — like dogs, cats or the guinea pigs in the study — may prove to be a helpful addition to treatment programs designed to help children with ASDs improve their social skills and interactions with other people.

In addition to basic research on behavior of dogs and cats, Hart, along with graduate students and husband Benjamin Hart, professor emeritus at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, conducts field - based studies of large mammals, including elephant, bison, and antelope.

In addition, scientific studies are starting to support the benefits of adding some vegetables to your dog's food.

In addition to sharing the study results, you'll learn practical, easy - to - implement solutions to help you get more dogs out of shelters and rescues and into loving homes.

The preliminary study results, which were shared during a presentation at the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in Orlando, Fla., show that in addition to the physical benefits service dogs provide their owners, they also contribute to emotional and psychosocial well - being.

COLLAGEN PEPTIDES We take pride in the addition of a specific group of collagen peptides which are backed by a clinical study to show improved mobility in aging dogs and can help maintain healthy joints in dogs of all life stages.

«This controlled research study will evaluate the impact of service dogs on veterans, which may provide an effective addition to enhance current practices.»

The research suggests that companion animals — like dogs, cats or the guinea pigs in the study — may prove to be a helpful addition to treatment programs designed to help children with ASD improve their social skills and interactions with other people.

In addition to filling out the same questionnaire used in the first part of the study, the researchers also gathered detailed information about how they related to their dogs, and to other people.

In addition to providing a much - needed diagnostic tool, this technique will provide a way to monitor lesions for future studies assessing new drug therapies for dogs with this devastating disease.

Research conducted by McGowan and colleagues also found B. longum to be effective in reducing anxiety in anxious dogs.7 In addition, studies have found the bacteria to help relieve anxiety - like behavior in rats and psychological stress in humans.8

In addition to being the Director at PACC, Kristen, in partnership with Maddie's Fund, is leading a study to assess the impact of foster homes for medium and large adult dogs.

In addition, we have «supervised study» available every day for the students to train their dogs, and work one - on - one with an instructor on any problems you are experiencing.

In addition, a pet owner can withdraw their dog from a study at any time if they wish to do so.

In addition to reporting on the incidence of the individual joint disorders and cancers, a new slant on analyses in the present study combined the incidence of all three joint disorders that have shown evidence of being increased by neutering (HD, CCL, and elbow dysplasia, ED) for one data - point representing the incidence of dogs diagnosed with at least one of the joint disorders, after controlling for multiple diagnoses.

A recent study published in the Journal of the AVMA took a look at treatment of overweight dogs treated for this injury with surgery and non-surgical treatment in addition to weight loss, physical therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

In addition to time and effort from study participants, dogs and veterinarians, there is a significant financial and staffing commitment to the study by Morris Animal Foundation.

These studies showed that the addition of moderate, or even high, levels of either soluble or insoluble fibre to a commercial low calorie diet had no beneficial effects on satiety when fed to dogs at an energy intake compatible with weight reduction (Butterwick et al. 1994, Butterwick and Markwell 1997).

In addition to her studies, Linnea is on the board of several clubs and organizations including Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity and the Sled Dog Medicine Club.