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Jun 12
🐶 Love, connection, and built-in routines are all reasons people love living with dogs.
🐾 Read what the research says about why it’s such a good idea to share your life with a dog: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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We all know how important therapy dogs are to their owners, providing physical freedom, emotional support, and psychological grounding. But what effect does all that work have on the dogs? 🐶
💡 Read here to find out: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
#therapydogs #emotionalsupport #dogs #dogowners
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May 29
The American Pet Products Association tracks pet ownership trends in our country, and its most recent report finds that “pet ownership continues to evolve in meaningful ways, with dogs and cats more integrated into our lives than ever before. From prioritizing pet nutrition to the rise of multi-cat households, today’s pet owners are redefining what it means to care for a companion animal. 🐾🐱🐶
Read more here! petage.com/appa-releases-202…
#petcare #petowners #animalhealth
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May 21
I take my job as an ambassador for animal health quite seriously, which is why sometimes I gather my friends to remind them about why it’s so important to make regular visits to the veterinarian, even when they’re not sick.
A veterinarians’ whole job is to keep us animals healthy. They know how to tell our owners about the food, medicines, and exercise we need, and they also know which diseases can be prevented with the right medicines.
Take it from me, appointments with your veterinarian are good for pets and people alike.
#veterinarian #animalhealth #pethealth
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May 14
Animal health products help us care for pets, and pets help care for us. Maintaining healthy pets improves the quality of life for our animal companions, which enables pets to provide humans with emotional and physical benefits. 🐶🐱
Learn more: ahi.org/animal-health-indust…
#animalhealth #pethealth #qualityoflife
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May 13
Keeping animals healthy helps keep food affordable. A new report from HealthforAnimals details the benefits and value of the global animal health sector.
💡Learn more here: healthforanimals.org/reports…
#animalhealth #livestock #affordability #dairy
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Apr 29
We love our pets, and we want them to have the best lives possible, and there are a few things responsible pet owners know will keep pets healthy, comfortable, and safe. 🐶
Veterinarians give advice here: avma.org/resources-tools/pet…
#animalhealth #petcare #petownership
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Mar 11
No, Cats Aren’t Jerks 🐱
Cats have a reputation of being aloof and disconnected from their people, when in fact they’re quite social.
🐾Learn about the deeper nature of cats to each other and to humans: ahi.org/no-cats-arent-jerks-…
#animalhealth #cats #felines #catlove
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LIFE HACK: Own a dog 🐶
It makes sense if you think about it: humans need regular movement to be healthy. So do dogs. Since humans are more likely to exercise if we’re held accountable, dogs are the perfect health hack.
🐾 Learn more here: ahi.org/life-hack-own-a-dog/
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Feb 24
Pets, like humans, need socialization to be happy and comfortable with other animals and people. Early in your pet’s life, it is important to begin socialization to prevent fearful, reactive or aggressive behavior. 🐾
"Praise, play, and planning" are ways to provide a positive socialization experience for your young pet. 🐶
💡Learn more about socializing your pets here: ahi.org/praise-play-and-plan…
#pethealth #animalhealth #petcare #animalbehavior #petsocialization
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Feb 18
Kittens and grown cats may knead for different reasons, but the behavior is deeply rooted and intentional. 🐱
💡Find out more: theconversation.com/why-do-c…
#cats #felines #pethealth
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Feb 12
Did you know that pets can shape the quality of romantic relationships?
Many pet owners believe their pets contribute to their relationship well-being, and emerging research points to positive effects of pet ownership on dating and ongoing relationships. ❤️
💡 Learn more here! ahi.org/pets-can-shape-the-q…
#petlove #pethealth #animalhealth #petownership
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If you pick up your dog from daycare or a kennel and they have a fever, cough, sneeze or gag, your dog may have contracted kennel cough. While kennel cough is generally mild, it can lead to pneumonia in vulnerable dogs if not treated swiftly. 🐶
⚕️ Prevention is simple: vaccines, good hygiene, and isolation of infected dogs are easy ways to keep your dog healthy.
💡 Learn more: ahi.org/kennel-cough-a-commo…
#kennelcough #animalhealth #petcare #doghealth #vaccines #veterinarymedicine
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The U.S. produces 11% of the world’s pork, and in 2024, U.S. pork exports surpassed $8.6 billion in value. A report from AHI shows the importance of vaccinations to preventing disease and mortality in pigs.
💡Learn more: ahi.org/animal-health-indust…
#animalhealth #vaccinations #pork #animaldisease
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Jan 28
When cattle are healthy, they more reliably produce the protein and nutrient rich foods that fuel our food supply. 🐮
Animal health tools help prevent diseases, stabilize food supply, and reduce food inflation, which in turn supports both local economies and international trade.
💡 Learn more: ahi.org/animal-health-indust…
#animalhealth #animalmedicine #animaldisease #livestock #cattle #foodsupply
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Jan 23
When the weather is frightful but we must go outside, humans can simply add an extra layer, cover up with a cap, or wear waterproof shoes to keep us warm and dry. But our pets rely on us to take the necessary steps to protect them from winter weather. 🧣🌨️
Even those dogs and cats with thick fur need help protecting their paws, staying hydrated, and ensuring they have the proper nutrition for the cold months, and all pets need your help managing their exposure to cold and blustery weather and maintaining good heath during the winter months. ❄️ 🐶 🐾
💡 Check out these tips from the American Veterinary Medicine Association: avma.org/resources-tools/pet…
#animalhealth #pethealth #coldweather #petsafety
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Jan 22
🐄 Low Methane-Emitting Dairy Cows Are Making A Difference
Animal health tools improve food production and affordability. A report from AHI analyzes the impacts of constant improvement and animal health innovation in the cattle industry.
💡Learn more: ahi.org/animal-health-indust…
#animalhealth #foodproduction #dairycows #methane
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Jan 22
Swiss researchers have examined nearly two decades of data and have determined that for people over 50, having a dog or a cat in the home can keep your brain sharp. 🐱 🐶
People with dogs experienced a slower decline in memory than those without pets, and cat owners experienced a slower decline in verbal fluency.
🐾 Read more: ahi.org/dogs-and-cats-are-im…
#animalhealth #dogs #cats #pets
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Jan 15
🚨What if you’re unable to reach a veterinarian in the event of a pet emergency?
⚕️🐾Here are some practical first aid tips: ahi.org/pet-first-aid-2/
#animalhealth #petfirstaid #firstaid #pethealth #petemergency #veterinarian
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