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Let's hear it for our pets!
It feels like the human-animal bond has never been stronger than it is right now. Spending time away from family and friends has underscored the close friendships that companion animals provide, helping to overcome loneliness, anxiety and uncertainty over the last few months.
In this newsletter, we explore how pets have helped us through this exceptional time.
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DON'T MISS: HOW LOCKDOWN HAS IMPROVED OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH PETS |
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The benefits of pets to human health have long been acknowledged. But as we spend more time at home, we’ve found a new appreciation for our companions.
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| BIG READ: THE DOGS BEING TRAINED TO DETECT COVID-19 |
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It’s not unheard of to use dogs for their incredible scent skills, whether that’s to detect drugs, weapons and even diseases like malaria and cancer. But can they sniff out Covid-19?
- Medical Detection Dogs, an organization that trains dogs to recognize human disease through scent, is carrying out work to see if these bio-detection dogs can smell Covid-19
- Currently, the organization is collecting samples by sending out clothing and masks to National Health Service workers in the UK, who will wear them for a certain amount of time before returning them to the lab for analysis
- Six dogs are currently undergoing training. If they can smell Covid-19 on the samples, the trial will progress
You can read the full article in The Guardian here |
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| YOU SHOULD KNOW |
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| International Cat Day took place on 8 August and we celebrate International Dog Day on 26 August |
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| As lockdown eases, here’s a reminder to post on your social channels about the important role our pets have played these last few months. |
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| Finally, watch this dog owner talk about the bond she has with her dog - it's sure to put a smile on your face. |
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