Public Health – Page 2

February 15, 2024

Consequences of Forced Separation of People From Their Pets

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health, Weekend Updates
/Tags: disasters, domestic violence, homelessness, Impact of forced separation with a pet

A new study reviewed 27 years of international research and published in the peer-reviewed journal Anthrozoös reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights the deep emotional bonds between humans and…

November 18, 2023

Holiday Foods & Some Cautions For Your Pets

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health, Weekend Updates

The holidays are all about wonderful food and treats and most pets are thrilled to partake in the indulging, but some foods you might give them could make them sick or worse. Pets, like the rest of us, tend to get more treats at holiday time -- from…

August 3, 2023

Long Island Seeing More Cases of Tick-caused Meat Allergy Alpha-gal Syndrome

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health

According to a recent article in Newsday, Suffolk County leads the nation in tick-caused meat allergy alpha-gal syndrome. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new data that shows that Suffolk County led the nation in suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) between 2017 and 2022.…

July 26, 2023

Keeping Dogs Cool in The Summer Heat

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health, Weekend Updates

How to Beat the Heat - And Keep Your Dog(s) Safe This Summer So far, this has been one of the hottest Summers on record. Staying cool needs to be a priority for humans and our canine family. Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer Keep Your…

July 19, 2023

Dog Epigenome Mapped for the First Time

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health
/Tags: Dog Epigenome Mapped for the First Time

Researchers Map Dog Epigenome For The FirstTime Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours. Epigenetics is the study of how behaviors and the environment cause changes to the way genes…

June 21, 2023

A Little Known But Preventable Pet Problem – Choking

National Pet Choking Prevention Day (June 22) There are over 200,000 pet choking incidents in the U.S. every year! Bow Wow Labs helps to champion this important cause and partners with Dr. Judy Morgan, a renowned veterinarian in her field, Dr. Morgan spent 36 years as a practicing veterinarian, 10 of…

May 24, 2023

Pull Up Your Socks and Watch for Ticks

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Public Health
/Tags: tick season

With many people heading outside over the long weekend, the Department of Health would like to remind us all that ticks are often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas and will latch onto people or pets who brush up against them. People should check themselves, their children…

April 26, 2023

CBD Mythbusters

Since there seems to be quite a bit of misunderstanding about hemp vs marijuana and a number of CBD products for dogs are now available. Let's dispel some myths about CBD for pets. Myth: Hemp and marijuana are the same thing. Truth: While hemp and marijuana are both members of…

April 6, 2023

Dog Food Recalled In New York State

By Doggieuk9
/ News, Public Health

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its voluntary recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food due to a supplier error resulting in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional product lots. "The expansion comes following an investigation prompted by Purina that…

March 23, 2023

Concerns Over Potentially Problematic Flea-and-Tick Collars

By Doggieuk9
/ Public Health

Animal and environmental groups are concerned that reports of potentially deadly flea-and-tick collars have been ignored by the EPA for 2 years A public meeting held this week co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Drug Administration came up with a plan of action which is considered…

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