Can dog companionship influence cancer survival in humans?

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Can dog companionship influence cancer survival in humans?

The benefits of animal-assisted therapy to human cancer patients have been widely observed anecdotally, but it’s been harder to demonstrate whether those interactions translate into measurable clinical outcomes. Now, a new study may be confirming that link.

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Understanding reactive dogs
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Understanding reactive dogs

Not every reactive dog presents the same risk. Here, we dig into a recent study looking at what behaviors indicate higher escalation risk, as well as tools veterinary professionals can use with their clients to better understand how likely their dog may be to escalate to an oral attack.

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