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The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents the companies that develop and produce animal medicines. Our industry is a global leader whose products improve the health of nearly 10 billion companion and food-producing animals in the U.S., which results in significant economic and social benefits for Americans.
Meet This Popular Essential Worker. And Give Her a Scratch Behind the Ear.
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreChildren in the hospital lost many of their activities during Covid-19. More than ever, they rely on the contact and comfort of therapy dogs. Continue reading at The New York Times Photo Credit: Melissa Golden for The New York Times
Animal-assisted therapy offered virtually at hospice
/in NEWS /by Betsy Thibaut-StephensonPatients at Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice in Springfield have been receiving animal-assisted therapy virtually through photos and videos during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.
Young Readers Keep Connecting With Canine Companions
/in NEWS /by Betsy Thibaut-StephensonIn-person interactions are on hold because of the pandemic, but Tallahassee Memorial’s Animal Therapy program continues in a virtual format. Keep reading to learn more.
Atlanta Vet Talks about Pets and COVID-19
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreDr. Lance Hirsh claims there’s no need to fear pets will contract the virus or pass it to their owners because the incidents are quite low. Concern spread quickly in April when COVID-19 was identified in a Malayan tiger, followed by two African tigers and three African lions at the Bronx Zoo in New York. […]
What a dog did for us: In praise of coronavirus lockdown pet adoption
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreIs it okay to point out something good stemming from this pandemic? Pet adoptions are way, way up. It seems everyone and their uncle is getting one, even people who never thought they might. Continue reading at Daily News Photo Credit: Barry Williams for New York Daily News