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Topol points to Louisiana, where data from the state suggest that nearly 10% of hospitalized patients are vaccinated. Branding it "a pandemic of the unvaccinated" could have the unintended consequence of stigmatizing the unvaccinated, he added. "We should not partition them as the exclusive problem," Topol said. Instead officials should call out vaccine disinformation, said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. A sketchy stream of dubious arguments continues to undermine public confidence. "We can say that the virus has reemerged in the southern United States, primarily among unvaccinated people, but it doesn't mean we have to blame the unvaccinated," Hotez said. "The people we have to target are the purveyors of disinformation, and we have to recognize that the unvaccinated themselves are victims of disinformation." Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has tried t...

Though cats are soft and cuddly, they may bite or scratch when they're spooked. When a cat bites, it may not seem like a big deal — it can be cute when they're playing — but some cat bites can pose significant health risks. Cats carry many bacteria in their mouths capable of causing infections in bite wounds. Though house cats are often vaccinated against the most serious diseases, like rabies, stray cats aren't usually vaccinated and can carry several diseases. In fact, the infection rate from a cat bite is fairly high. According to a 2018 research review, infection occurs in about 50 percent of cat bites in children. Roughly 400,000 cat bites occur in the United States each year. Cat bites with infections can become not only painful, but also red or discolored, and swollen. If left untreated, cat bite infections can spread to other parts of the body, causing a condition called septicemia (blood poisoning), which requires hospitalization. In rare cases, these infections ca...

Lehi, UT – Dog Works has introduced a brand new dog training and fitness facility in Lehi, Utah. The new facility is a one-stop shop for various activities such as training, exercise, learning, and other tasks meant to improve a dog's physical and mental well-being. The new facility enables dog owners to train with their dogs in a rewarding experience made possible by the company. Dog Works has a team of experienced trainers with decades of experience in dog training. The director of operations, Jason Loong, has eight years of experience in dog training and is a certified member of the ACK Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. He is also a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. The director of training, Greg McCoy, has established several K9 units and training programs. A satisfied client had this to say about their new facility: "I took my dog to run on the treadmill for the first time to improve on fitness. Greg made the whole process co...

The Victoria provincial court will allow the Comox Valley "Dog Whisperer" to assess a dangerous dog held in custody at the city pound since March 19. Ken Griffiths, a professional dog behaviourist who has 29 dogs on his property, has been granted full and unrestricted access to visit Bronx, a five-year-old Dogo Argentino-Rottweiler mix, and assess him. article continues below Trending Stories Judge Christine Lowe has allowed Griffiths to first meet Bronx unmasked, then to bring his own dogs into the pound as part of the assessment. "I am very happy with the judge's decision and look forward to proving to the court that Bronx is not a dangerous dog, but a dog who didn't always feel safe and thus felt a need to protect himself, his owner and his territory," said Griffiths. Bronx was seized from his owner, Richard Bonora, after a number of incidents. In August 2018, Bronx bit a much...

Though cats are soft and cuddly, they may bite or scratch when they're spooked. When a cat bites, it may not seem like a big deal — it can be cute when they're playing — but some cat bites can pose significant health risks. Cats carry many bacteria in their mouths capable of causing infections in bite wounds. Though house cats are often vaccinated against the most serious diseases, like rabies, stray cats aren't usually vaccinated and can carry several diseases. In fact, the infection rate from a cat bite is fairly high. According to a 2018 research review, infection occurs in about 50 percent of cat bites in children. Roughly 400,000 cat bites occur in the United States each year. Cat bites with infections can become not only painful, but also red or discolored, and swollen. If left untreated, cat bite infections can spread to other parts of the body, causing a condition called septicemia (blood poisoning), which requires hospitalization. In rare cases, these infections ca...

With the ending of COVID lockdowns, animal rescue groups are reporting a surge in the number of dogs being surrendered for rehoming: around eight unwanted dogs were brought to Dogs Trust every day during June and July. People who acquired small cuddly puppies when they were working from home have discovered the challenge of having a bouncy adolescent dog, especially when they have to go out to work. Issues like excessive barking, chewing random objects around the home, and jumping up on visitors can make people fall out of love with their new canine companions. What can be done to prevent this? What are the essential skills that dogs need to learn for them to become relaxed, easy, companions? Come back when called So-called "recall" is easy to teach in a quiet back garden, but more challenging to sustain when a dog is in a park with many distractions. However, effective recall is essential: if your dog will not reliably come back when called, you canno...

Though cats are soft and cuddly, they may bite or scratch when they're spooked. When a cat bites, it may not seem like a big deal — it can be cute when they're playing — but some cat bites can pose significant health risks. Cats carry many bacteria in their mouths capable of causing infections in bite wounds. Though house cats are often vaccinated against the most serious diseases, like rabies, stray cats aren't usually vaccinated and can carry several diseases. In fact, the infection rate from a cat bite is fairly high. According to a 2018 research review, infection occurs in about 50 percent of cat bites in children. Roughly 400,000 cat bites occur in the United States each year. Cat bites with infections can become not only painful, but also red or discolored, and swollen. If left untreated, cat bite infections can spread to other parts of the body, causing a condition called septicemia (blood poisoning), which requires hospitalization. In rare cases, these infections ca...

The Fourth of July is a fun time of celebrating, drinking beers, laying poolside and of course, watching the fireworks. While most people go hard for this holiday, it's not always as fun for the pets. In fact, many dogs are scared of the loud noises fireworks make and may even bolt out of fear. If your dog is sensitive to sounds, crowds or you're just worried about making sure your pet is safe during Independence Day weekend, there are a few important tips for keeping your dog calm. Many dogs can be frightened by fireworks, but there are ways to make them feel calm despite the loud noise. iStock/Getty Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks Keep pets in a safe and familiar area While you may be tempted to bring your dog to any outdoor events for the Fourth of July, it's safest to keep them home where they feel the least threatened. "Don't take your dog to an event in a new location or to any firework shows," Erin Askeland, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, Animal He...

Though cats are soft and cuddly, they may bite or scratch when they're spooked. When a cat bites, it may not seem like a big deal — it can be cute when they're playing — but some cat bites can pose significant health risks. Cats carry many bacteria in their mouths capable of causing infections in bite wounds. Though house cats are often vaccinated against the most serious diseases, like rabies, stray cats aren't usually vaccinated and can carry several diseases. In fact, the infection rate from a cat bite is fairly high. According to a 2018 research review, infection occurs in about 50 percent of cat bites in children. Roughly 400,000 cat bites occur in the United States each year. Cat bites with infections can become not only painful, but also red or discolored, and swollen. If left untreated, cat bite infections can spread to other parts of the body, causing a condition called septicemia (blood poisoning), which requires hospitalization. In rare cases, these infections ca...

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A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner's previous experience of dogs were associated with aggressive behaviour towards humans. The findings can potentially provide tools for understanding and preventing aggressive behaviour. Aggressive behaviour in dogs can include growling, barking, snapping and biting. These gestures are part of normal canine communication, and they also occur in non-aggressive situations, such as during play. However, aggressive behaviour can be excessive, making the dog a health threat to both humans and other animals. "Understanding the factors underlying aggressive behaviour is important. In what kinds of circumstances does aggressive behaviour occur and what is the dog's motive for such behaviour? In normal family dogs, aggressive behaviour is often unwanted, while some dogs with official duties are expe...

At LAAS "mixed breed" usually indicates at least partial Pit Bull lineage, although Colby Jack's photo shows a stronger resemblance to German Shepherd. (The owner may have provided more specific breed information that included Pit Bull.)  He was made available for adoption although no information about the bite is contained on the impound card  (restriction to "Rescue Only" was noted after  second bite.)  CA law requires any dog that bites and breaks the skin to be quarantined for ten days,  and the shelter to file a mandatory bite report with the LA County Public Health Department. (This was also missing in the CPRA response by LA Animal Services.)  COLBY JACK PLACED ON DRUGS   Colby Jack was so aggressive at his intake photo-op, the comment was entered,  "Unable to photograph at this time due to behavior."    Another entry st...

I have had a dog or dogs in my house since my daughter was about three years old. That means for about twenty-two years I have had accidents, slobber, toys, food bowls, water bowls all over my house. This is the first week that I have felt the emptiness of having a dog-less home. I had to put Cinnamon to sleep, thanks cancer, right before the pandemic hit. That was hard. I then came home every day to Chipper who wondered where her sister went. A couple weeks ago I could tell Chipper was nearing the end. She was already on blood pressure medicine and other meds for her heart. I could hear her breathing a little heavier. She wasn't as active as before. When she slowed her eating down I knew this was it. Chipper was always the chubby one. She never met a meal she didn't like. I tried to make an appointment at her vet at the end of last week. They didn't have any appointments until Monday. They told me if I thought it was an emergency to bring her in. I didn't think it was ...