ANSC 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Special Circumstances, World Rabies Day, One Health
4 May 2016
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Petting a dog/cat, or even just watching fish swim in a tank can reduce cortisol and increase serotonin and oxytocin levels in the body. Pet owners have a lower risk of heart disease and cardiac conditions. Lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in dog owners. Cat owners were less likely to suffer from a stroke. Dog owners who provided 30 minutes of walking to their pets per day achieve their own physical activity requirements. Weight loss management for pets and owners. Today"s veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people: work to address the health needs of every species of animal. An infectious disease transmissible under natural conditions between vertebrate animals and human beings. (both ways) Bacterial, viral, fungal, and through unconventional agents (prions) Human health and animals health are inextricably linked. Chance of interspecies transmission of diseases is greater than ever.
