“Could Golden Retrievers hold the answers to health problems with humans?”
For years Golden Retrievers has been in the top five on list of Americas favorite pet breeds. While looking at the breeds golden locks and outgoing behavior its clear to that these are just two of the many reasons why the breed is so loved. If a person ever gets the chance to meet a golden, they’ll soon see why the breed is so lovable with its people pleasing nature. However, on a more serious note Golden's are now starting to branch out of its ‘Americas favorite show dog’ reputation. Nowadays cancer researchers are discovering the breeds scientific potential. Recent studies have shown that Golden Retrievers could lead scientist to the cure they have searched
Pit bulls, the most dangerous dog to ever live. People like to train Pit Bulls to fight other dogs until they are either hurt or dead. The owners that train the dogs are usually the ones that make the dog turn out to be vicious and dangerous. “Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls”(Moore). Pit Bulls don’t know better to understand which is right from wrong since they’re being raised up to fight and protect. Pit Bulls aren’t good family dogs due to the power of their strength and that they could attack at any moment.
Some medical professionals do not believe that mental health patients can benefit from therapy dogs and go as far as saying it is a risk far as to say that it is a to the patient and compromise the patients ability to take care of the dog. When people who suffer with mental health issues qualify to get a therapy dog. The mental health patient is tested to see if they are capable of taking care of the dog. Those in need of assistance should use therapy dogs frequently do to the part of the benefits to using these pets to improve mental and emotional health as and physical health. Therapy dogs are beneficial to people who suffer from mental health issues by providing companionship as well as support. Some people with mental health issues have a hard time trusting others and need someone to talk to; Service dogs are important because to make they people with mental health problems feel better and help people with these disorders deal with their emotions.
The media’s attack on pit bulls started when drug dealers were chaining them up using them as a weapon against police. In the media Pit Bulls and portrayed as vicious dogs that attack owners, strangers, and children without warning. There are several other breeds that bite and attack, however you only hear about the pit bulls. For example if on day one a Lab mix bites a child you will see it in the newspaper the following day; day two when a Great Dane bites two adults you will see it on the news the next day; day three a Rottweiler attacks an elderly woman in her backyard and it is aired on all network stations; day four a Pit Bull Terrier bites a mailman and you will hear and see it on every station in the country. This is a good example
When you hear Pit Bulls; what is the first thing that comes into your mind? Maybe, mean or just flat out dangerous dogs. Many people have Pit Bulls and say they are great dogs and that they are great family pets. Many still think they are not safe to have as pets and some states are even trying to ban the ownership of Pit Bulls. I believe that Pits are good family dogs and that people have the wrong idea about these dogs.
Take a moment and picture a dog in your head. What do you see? You may see many different things depending on your own personal encounters with the species. There are many types of dogs out there. Some small, some large, long-haired or short-haired. There are many variances in what a dog can look like. One thing that does not change, or should not change, is the importance for every dog in this world to be given love and affection, no matter its characteristics. This is what leads me to believe that the obsession with producing and owning purebreds needs to come to a halt. Continuing to create these so-called “best dogs” is dangerous to not only the purebred’s health, but also devalues mixed breeds and can cost them their lives in animal shelters where they may never escape. My interest in this topic caused me to look into seeing what other people felt about it.
47% of households in the United States have a dog. Approximately 80 million dogs are owned by households in the United States. (¨Pet Statistics¨) With only 241 Corgis registered with the Kennel Club in the UK, there was a fear of extinction. Corgis Are proven to be the 24th most popular dog in the US, with over 5,000 registrations to the kennel club in 2013 alone. ("Everyone Chill Out, Corgis Are Not Becoming Endangered.") Corgis have a long history explaining their playfulness and their cute yet dwarf-like height.
Should people be allowed to keep Pit Bulls as a pet? I hear this being debated all the time. I hear on the news how states have banned this dog. Its sad, the dog has done nothing wrong. I think its the owners fault, the dogs were raised to fight. The dogs don't know any different, they had to fight to survive.
Pit bulls are the most missunderstood animals.I have a bully pit bull terrier his name is Uno because he was the only one to survive out of all his brothers and sisters.My dog never bit anyone in his life because I dont treat him bad or teach him bad stuff.Pit bulls are nice dogs to have,They are protective dogs, and theres no such thing as a bad dog.
For centuries, bonds between animals and humans have been stronger than ever. Many people could argue that their pet has become a part of the family. Over time, the bond that a pet and their owner have can become very similar to the bond between child and parent, sibling to sibling, etc. Many studies have been done that prove that the interactions between animals and humans are beneficial to the health of both individuals. Furthermore, the benefits of having an animal has become a large part of one’s health. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is practiced in many facilities around the world, but the “lack of interest and knowledge of animal-assisted therapy are still widespread” (Altschiller 12). The therapeutic bonds between humans and their animals have helped many medical cases around the world.
Pitcairn, R.H. and Pitcairn, S.H. (1982). Dr. Pitcairn's complete guide to natural health for dogs
Everyone has a family member, friend, or beloved pet so sick you were not sure if they would live or die, and you find out about a new surgery procedure or medicine available to save them. Have you ever wondered where these new surgery procedures or medicines come from? When you think about all the major medical advancements over the last few decades and beyond, it has depended on animal research. As research moves into the future, we need to understand how the body works and how diseases progress. We need to find ways to treat, cure, or prevent disease and disability. The use of animal research is providing us with new technologies and medicines, which are benefiting both humans and animals in treating and extending lives.
The first time I saw the stubby little legs of a corgi, I was addicted. I couldn’t stop thinking about them after the first one, and I had a serious case of OCD, Obsessive Corgi Disorder. Corgis are not just another dog, they are so much more! Their large ears, stumpy little legs, and nubby tails set them apart from the rest. There are many things that make a person be truly obsessed with Corgis, and these people are few and far between. Although many try and pretend they are obsessed with Corgis, the real lover knows when they are faking. Being obsessed with Corgis is not a fad. It is a way of life. I myself consider myself of having a professional Corgi obsession, and I want other to know the steps it takes for them to become a member of our lifestyle.
The American Cancer Society publishes current advances made in cancer research on their website. Many of the exciting discoveries about how best to treat the disease focus on the genetic aspects associated with certain types of cancer. In addition, treatments aimed at genetic solutions to cancer may be more effective and may cause fewer adverse side effects than traditional cancer treatments (American Can...
Benefits of de-sexing can include reducing the propensity for unwanted and undesired behavior such as aggression problems in dogs and reduce unwanted pregnancy thus prevent over-population of unwanted puppies (Downes et al, 2015). In addition, de-sexing is a preventative health measure to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases affecting the reproductive organs (Animal Health Alliance, 2013; McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009). For example, de-sexing minimises the risk of mammary and ovarian cancer, pyometra in bitches and prostate cancer, adenomas and prostatic hyperplasia in male dogs (McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009). However, there are also many concerns about potential detriments and side effects related to dog de-sexing such as increment of the dog’s weight, surgical complications and increased risk of prostatic neoplasms in male dogs that are de-sexed (McKay, Farnworth & Waran, 2009; Trevejo, Yang & Lund, 2011; Downes et al, 2015). Other barriers identified included the de-sexing cost and that de-sexing was not necessary because the pet was often kept indoors or fenced-in (Trevejo, Yang & Lund, 2011; Downes et al,
It is much more important to be talented in many areas rather than to excel in one. The many talents gained will serve well in the future, and allow room for growth. This has proven to be true with Labrador Retrievers. Going as far back as the beginning, when their original purpose in life was no longer needed, they were still able to adapt, find their niche in society, and act as a service to others, which couldn’t be said if they had not been gifted with their multifaceted