Sentences with phrase «pets and their human families»

Even then, raw diets of any form can contain pathogens and parasites which threaten both our pets and our human family members.

With recent advances in veterinary oncology for cats and dogs, pets and their human families have more options than ever - and greater hope - when it comes to treating cancer.

The potential for pets and human family members to face life - threatening illness if pathogenic bacteria are ingested motivates my perspective and the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Policy on Raw or Undercooked Animal - Source Protein in Cat and Dog Diets.

We all share a fundamental vision that emphasizes doing what's best for every pet and their human family.

As a veterinarian and pet wellness expert, Dr. Melissa Brookshire has been helping pets and their human families live happier, healthier lives since 1998.

If you've adopted a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group, you know how powerful the bond is that exists between the pet and their human family.

The support of our friends and donors enables us to more effectively advocate for the health and welfare of animals in Texas and reinforce the human - animal bond between pets and their human families.

Improved ocular health results in improved quality of life for pets and their human families.

Emergency veterinary visits can cause anxiety for pets and their human families.

Every single thing we do is motivated by our belief in improving the life of pets and their human families.

Not exact matches

The more we expand and generalize the words we apply to specifically human relationships — speaking of «pet parents,» or referring to our pets as our children or family members — the more we distort the ideas that undergird these terms, and the more we profane the real relationships those terms are supposed to cover.

It is hard for us to recognize it now, but Peter and Paul were introducing the first Christian family to an entirely new community, a community that transcends the rigid hierarchy of human institutions, a community in which submission is mutual and all are free.

Christian Ethics and the Human Person: Truth and Relativism in Contemporary Moral Theology by Peter Bristow, Family Publications & Maryvale Institute, 384pp,...

It is by the Grace of God that another member of the Krohn family was not present when this occurred as there's no question in my mind that whoever would commit such a violent crime against a pet would not hesitate to harm a human,» said Tedisco, who was the driving force behind passage of the landmark Buster's animal cruelty felony law and the Assembly Chair of NYS Animal Advocacy Day.

«Many people who have pets consider them as part of the family and like humans, dogs have a growing obesity problem.

«Our study is unique as it does not only compare dogs and wolves living under identical conditions, with a same history and training regime,» Bräuer adds, «We also compared dogs living in packs to pets living with their human families.»

Overmyer's expertise as a technologist is bolstering research with Peter Muir, the Melita Grunow Family Professor in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UW - Madison, who is using canine models for osteoarthritis, and with Peter G. Shultz at the Scripps Research Institute who is investigating novel therapies in humans.

Their diet, exercise habits, how often and how much attention they receive, and their relationship with human family members and other pet family members, all must be taken into consideration.

Left alone while his human family is on vacation, Roddy the pet rat enjoys a day of playing pretend with dolls and mechanical toys.

Inspired by the frightening true - life tale of a family that moved into a converted funeral home and subsequently fell under supernatural attack, director Peter Cornwell's The Haunting in Connecticut follows the quest of a desperate mother to free her family from the grip of an evil beyond human comprehension.

Despite being filled with an overriding predictability inherent in so much of Disney family fare, it's difficult not to be enchanted by this simple but pleasant tale of the bond between humans and their pets, especially when it features three adorable animals as the main protagonists.

I crowbar in family matters, ethnic concerns, society's ills, romance, pet peeves, etc. to make the story lines more real, more human, and not just for solving crimes in robotic fashion.

As humans buy vitamins and practice alternative health for their own well - being, they are also taking care of their family members, including pets.

As more people make pets part of their families, I hope you will view it as both a responsibility and a smart strategy to educate them about the science of the human - animal bond.

When Fido loses someone he loves — be it another pet or a human family member — he may suffer from sadness and depression the same way humans do, and the severity of it usually depends on how close he was to the deceased.

«By supporting research and education on the benefits of the human - animal bond, AVDA can help bring the health benefits of pets to more people and more families.»

San Diego Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human - animal bond, prevent cruelty / neglect, provide medical care, educate the community on the humane treatment of animals and provide safety net services for all pet families needing assistance with keeping their pets.

We understand the human animal bonding as we are pet owners too and therefore treat them as members of our family.

Hounds follow their eyes or noses and are often oblivious to human presence, but Dachshunds bond closely with their families and Greyhounds and Whippets are sweet, gentle pets.

The best way to protect the humans in the family is to be scrupulous about personal hygiene and hand - washing after playing with / petting the puppy AND to make sure you have your puppy checked for worms as soon as you bring him hoand hand - washing after playing with / petting the puppy AND to make sure you have your puppy checked for worms as soon as you bring him hoAND to make sure you have your puppy checked for worms as soon as you bring him home.

This may be a concern if you have children in the family, but you can be assured that most domestic Bengals (SBT Bengals) are not over aggressive, they love and are loyal to their humans, including children (as noted above, early generation, F1, F2 and F3 Bengals are not regarded as being suitable as pets.)

Clocktower Animal Hospital is staffed exclusively by animal lovers who know pets are members of the family and regard with high honor the human - animal bond.

Many Americans consider their pets to be part of their family and deserving of the same level of care extended to their human owners.

«It's important for us to show that veterinary medicine is not an island in the medical field, that we can work together with human medicine to make a healthier family lifestyle for everyone and their pets,» said Rachel Maloney, a third - year veterinary student and president of Auburn's SCAVMA.

Lewis: I don't have a view that much in terms of over-offered, but I do believe as we see the trends and pet owners continued to acquire what we call in some cases almost more human quality type care for their companion animals, that in many cases, and understandably so, see them as extensions or even members of the family, so the greater desire to provide the best quality care as possible I think is going to continue to fuel the opportunity for veterinarians to explore more services.

You may think that makes them unsuitable as a family pet, but given the right training, they'll show adoration to the humans around them and are generally good with kids.

While they are a devoted family pet and very protective of their humans, Shar - Peis need to be raised with children — or exposed to them when young — in order to get along with them well.

As animal lovers ourselves, we completely understand and value the human - animal bond, and we recognize that your pets deserve the best possible care as full members of your family.

All candidates must possess a keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, multitasking skills, the ability to work at a fast pace and a desire to help pets and educate their human families.

Because most pet owners consider their pets to be family members, ensuring that four - legged relations are eating the same quality foods as their human kin is significant, said Jessica Holtz, senior manager, sales and marketing effectiveness, at Petcurean Pet Nutrition in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.

Not too much human traffic and it is best if other family pets are kept away as much as possible while the kittens are so young.

By eliminating sexual instincts, pets become less aggressive and more loyal companions to their human family members.

A recent poll of family doctors and general practitioners found that 97 percent believed there are health benefits to having a pet and the majority had recommended a pet to a patient.1 HABRI maintains a growing database of research like this that supports the importance of the human - animal bond.

Most people would agree that pets are like extensions of their owners, and just as important as human family members.

Havaneses understand that very much and show it through the love they give to their family of humans and other pets.

human - companion bond and that our cats, dogs, and other pets are an important part of most families.

Overall, Lilac rabbits are sweet, docile animals that enjoy exploring and being petted by its human family.

Playful and sweet, handfed Green Cheeked Amazon Parrots are good family pets that enjoy interacting with their human «flock».

At Animal Essentials, they believe your pets are an integral part of your family that deserve the same quality ingredients and products as their humans get.

After a hurricane or tornado, pet rescue organizations and shelters frantically try to reunite abandoned pets with their human families.