Sentences with phrase «dogs as companion animals»

Cats outnumber dogs as companion animals, and many veterinary practices serve only cats.

The impression I gained from the sale was that the people involved in the commercial breeding trade do not view dogs as companion animals.

Not exact matches

Out of the Earth ~ Natural Raw Diet for Dogs Many of the commercial dog food companies would have us believe that they actually use human grade meat in the production of their food, when in fact the sources of this «meat» are not even fit for animal consumption.In some areas of North America this list can also include euthanized companion animals from clinics and shelters, roadkill, zoo animals, livestock which die from disease or disability.The «meat» is purchased from a rendering plant which also receives material from slaughterhouses such as hair, feathers, hooves and any part of the mammal which is condemned for human consumtion.

Many of the commercial dog food companies would have us believe that they actually use human grade meat in the production of their food, when in fact the sources of this «meat» are not even fit for animal consumption.In some areas of North America this list can also include euthanized companion animals from clinics and shelters, roadkill, zoo animals, livestock which die from disease or disability.The «meat» is purchased from a rendering plant which also receives material from slaughterhouses such as hair, feathers, hooves and any part of the mammal which is condemned for human consumtion.

The findings suggest that although wild animals may be important for the transmission of new diseases to humans, humanity's oldest companions — livestock and pets such as cattle and dogs provide the vital link in the emergence of new diseases.

«We plan to do further research to determine whether we can use brain - imaging techniques to better identify dogs that are optimal to serve as companion animals for the disabled,» Berns says.

In livestock, such as cattle, sheep, horses and pigs, and companion animals, such as dogs, leptospirosis may cause acute kidney, liver and lung damage and provoke fetal loss.

In addition to seeing - eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover.1 Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions, which can certainly affect the quality of our lives.

My foster dogs are a pair of 4 - yearold Dalmatians that were rescued from a puppy mill in Missouri and have no concept of life as a companion animal.

The two Oklahoma Spay Network trips, combined with the Washington County transfer, totaled over 1100 miles of transport and in the two trips a total of 112 dogs went into a new life as companion animals.

The fact that a dog is «registered» or «purebred» truly means nothing as far as obtaining a healthy, socialized companion animal.

First started in 1999, the day celebrates dogs as companions and promotes adoption from animal shelters, humane societies and breed rescue clubs.

Dogs not properly exposed to human handling as young puppies will have a much harder time assimilating into our world as companion animals.

They can affect most companion pets — dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and small animals such as rodents, rabbits and ferrets.

We treat companion animals such as cats and dogs in our clinic; and we visit horses, cows, goats and other farm animals at their homes.

Dogfighters have been known to steal companion animals for use as bait dogs.

Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and dog agility.

In modern times, the Greyhound is best known as a racing dog, with Greyhound racing occurring around the world, and, for the lucky retired racers, as a companion animal.

Its mission continues to evolve as conditions change and animals face new and different challenges, but the core of that mission remains unchanged: to honor and strengthen the human - animal bond by providing the best quality care for homeless dogs and cats, and supporting companion animals in their homes through affordable veterinary care, community outreach, and education.

That scenario's growing ever more common as greater numbers of Americans stop thinking of dogs, cats and other animals as pets — or even mere companions.

As horses declined as working animals after the turn of the 20th century, we began focusing in the 1940's and 50's on the welfare of companion animals that people were taking into their homes... namely dogs and catAs horses declined as working animals after the turn of the 20th century, we began focusing in the 1940's and 50's on the welfare of companion animals that people were taking into their homes... namely dogs and catas working animals after the turn of the 20th century, we began focusing in the 1940's and 50's on the welfare of companion animals that people were taking into their homes... namely dogs and cats.

She is inspired by her own dog as well as the wonderful adoptable companion animals she works with to find permanent, loving homes.

We have projected those views onto companion animals: we treat them as children, while we shrug shoulders at children who are mauled / killed by dogs and then return those dogs to owners who can't bear to be parted from their «family member.»

Small companion animals such as cats and dogs as well as exotic animals are candidates for acupuncture treatment.

As a good dog chaperone — I choose this term over «owner» as a reminder that the relationship between humans and dogs is one in which both living beings must be enriched — we have a responsibility to our companion animals to teach them that being alone is not something to fear; rather, it should be embraced as an opportunity to relax and regain strengtAs a good dog chaperone — I choose this term over «owner» as a reminder that the relationship between humans and dogs is one in which both living beings must be enriched — we have a responsibility to our companion animals to teach them that being alone is not something to fear; rather, it should be embraced as an opportunity to relax and regain strengtas a reminder that the relationship between humans and dogs is one in which both living beings must be enriched — we have a responsibility to our companion animals to teach them that being alone is not something to fear; rather, it should be embraced as an opportunity to relax and regain strengtas an opportunity to relax and regain strength.

Now as a veterinarian, Dr. Imrie enjoys working with dogs, cats, and other companion animals including ferrets, rabbits, and other exotics.

I am passionate about companion animal welfare, and I regularly provide training for adoptable shelter dogs as a volunteer at the Animal Rescue League ofanimal welfare, and I regularly provide training for adoptable shelter dogs as a volunteer at the Animal Rescue League ofAnimal Rescue League of Iowa.

Southport Animal Hospital specializes in caring for tiny animals, including pets and companion animals such as dogs, cats and birds.

Ferrets are a unique pet and fall in an area between Pocket Pets, like hamsters and mice, and full - sized companion animals, such as dogs and cats.

Thanks to a skilled and manipulative defense team, the two PETA staffers were found guilty only of lesser charges; however, the trial exposed PETAâ $ ™ s shocking record of euthanizing healthy dogs and cats - up to a 90 % euthanasia rate â $» as well as the fact that PETA is singularly responsible for the deaths of over 14,400 dogs, cats and other companion animals during the period of 1998 - 2005.

So long as the kinds of pet food being put on the market shelves continue to be biologically inappropriate and potentially harmful to cats and dogs, the veterinary profession as I see it, is not serving the best interests of companion animals by remaining silent on this issue.

Kat Albrecht has devoted years to developing proven methods to train dogs to work as cat - detection dogs and trailing dogs to search for a wide variety of companion animals.

Go ahead. Shoot your dog. Or your cat. Or your horse. Representative Dan Moul, (R) Adams County, thinks a bullet to the head is a befitting and humane death for beloved companion animals and, as most Pennsylvanians recently learned, it's even possible to mow down 80 dogs with bullets and experience no dramatic criminal repercussions.

Church and community members are invited to bring cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and other well - behaved animal companions to celebrate the important roles that animals have in people's lives, as well as to honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment.

Finally came the great awakening as it relates to companion animals, dogs and cats.

The shih tzu is a compact toy dog breed that has been popular as a companion animal since the days of Imperial China.

Animals Asia has a number of programs to reduce this practice and to encourage people to regard dogs and cats as pets and companions.

HW infection rates in other companion animals such as ferrets and cats tend to parallel those in dogs in the same geographic region, but usually at a lower prevalence.

This Twin Cities veterinary center sees dogs, cats, and all small companion animals such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, and hedgehogs.

A «commercial breeder» is a person who possesses or maintains at least 20 female dogs or cats with the purpose of selling their offspring as companion animals.

Another amendment would require any person who possesses or maintains 20 or more adult female dogs or cats for the purpose of selling their offspring as companion animals,  who is in violation of this bill or any rule,  would be required to reimburse the government for any costs reasonably and necessarily incurred in transporting, treating, feeding, maintaining or otherwise caring for any dog or cat possessed or maintained illegally.Â

A certified TTouch practitioner, Dian works with companion animals such as dogs and cats.

Pet stores provide healthy, responsibly raised pets to the public, and should serve as one of the options pet owners may turn to in choosing a companion animal, including a dog or cat.

As you embark on your journey to find your canine companion, please be sure you can promise yourself, for your sake and for your future dog's, that you won't be dropping your new best friend off at the animal shelter in a few months or a few years because of problems you could have easily predicted.

As I write this, 21 dogs, and another nine on their way, are resting comfortably in our shelter and, for the first time in their lives, getting a chance to be dogs, the companion animals we know them to be.

According to data published by the Companion Animal Parasite Council1, as many as 30 % of dogs being relocated may have heartworm disease, one of the most fatal infectious diseases found in dogs.

While pet owners commonly used loving positive adjective to describe their companion animals, words such as «expensive» and «time consuming» are also often associated with the realities and responsibilities of owning pets — especially dogs and cats.

They are experts in dog and cat behavior and often in the behavior of other companion animal species as well, such as horses and birds.

First the dogs are fostered then re-homed, as the nonprofit organization upholds its mission of protecting the lives of good - natured companion animals who wind up in kill shelters.

These dogs are being kept more often as companion animals and they have the capacity to be gentle and loyal with family.