Swings may prompt dogs to bite
Rocking your baby to sleep in a mechanical swing may trigger a deadly attack on the child by the family dog, a coroner warns. |
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Fight these animal infections tooth and nail
A toddler from Paarl almost died after being scratched by a cat. Pets can indeed infect humans with dangerous diseases, but this is rare. Health24.com investigates.
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Allergen-free homes no asthma help
Reducing the levels of cat dander and dust mites in your home won't prevent your child from getting asthma, British researchers report.
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Dogs and babies can be friends
Many parents are concerned about having their pet dog around their new baby, and so they should be. But there are several things you could do to ensure your newborn's safety. |
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Dogs protect epileptic kids
Proving again that they're man's best friend, many dogs apparently have the ability to alert families minutes or even hours in advance of a child's oncoming epileptic seizure.
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Protection from pet diseases
Regardless of how much you love your dog or cat, these and other animals can still transmit certain diseases to you and your family. |
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Beware of dog
Whether a dog is prone to biting or not, any dog may lash out if it feels threatened. And since many young kids love to pull dogs' tails, never leave your child or infant alone with your canine. |
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Beware the dogs you know
Unfortunately for humans, dogs often do bite the hand that feeds them. An American study has found that most dog bites come from friendly canines. |
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Pets help after heart attack
A pet is good for company, but it may also be good for your heart. A new study has found that after a heart attack, pet owners have healthier hearts than "pet-less" owners.
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Treating animal bites
For some animal bites, self-care is adequate, but others are serious enough to require emergency medical attention.
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Pets can be a good thing
Contrary to commonly held beliefs, pet avoidance doesn't stop kids from developing allergies to animals, new research contends. In fact, exposure to pets might actually be a better hindrance, the researchers say.
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When a dog's bite is worse than his bark
Pets are great companions and can teach a child how to take responsibility and to care for animals. In the unfortunate event of your child being bitten by an animal, here is what you should do.
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Fitness buddy with a bark
Dogs can be extremely motivating workout partners with jogging or walking. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they’re annoyingly persistent about nudging couch potatoes off the sofa and out the door! |
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Animal and human bites
Dogs are the most likely pets to cause animal bites. However, cat and human bites are far more dangerous. |
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Are dogs the real culprits?
More people are allergic to cats than dogs. However, a new study shows dog allergens are more ferocious irritants to asthmatics than cat dander, cockroaches, mold and dust mites. |
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Dogs resemble their owners
When selecting thoroughbred dogs, people tend to pick canines that resemble themselves, according to a University of California, San Diego study.
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Fido's dander goes places
The truth about pet dander is it may be more ubiquitous than you think. |
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No fleeing Fido's fur
If you think your child's asthma will be cured if you find Felix and Fido another home, think again. |
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Pet power - animals help the sick and elderly
Many people know how comforting the companionship of the animals can be. But now researchers are getting at the science behind those relationships and seeing how it can be used for therapeutic purposes. |
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5 tips on pet health - and yours
Have pets? How much do you know about pet diseases and caring for an animal? And what about diseases they could give you? |
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Dogs get people walking
Dog ownership nearly doubles the amount of time spent healthily walking, according to a new Canadian study. |
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Toddlers and pets
Toddlers can hurt pets badly. And pets can hurt toddlers badly. It is up to the parents to control this potentially destructive situation. |
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People and animal cruelty
Every now and then cases of animal cruelty are reported in the news. What sort of person can do this to an innocent animal? |
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Pets a health plus
The companionship of animals is comforting. And studies are now finding that pets can have real therapeutic benefits. |
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Diseases from cats - Client
Diseases that spread from cats to humans fall into two main groups, namely parasitic infestations and bacterial or viral infections. |
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Diseases from dogs - Client
Diseases that dogs spread to humans fall into two main groups, namely parasitic infestations, and bacterial or viral infections.
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