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Gut microbiome of pets reveals insights for human health | News

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June 29, 2023 – Curtis Huttenhower, professor of computational biology and bioinformatics at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, studies the role that the microbiome plays in health and disease. He most often focuses on the human gut, but recently his research has expanded into pets, including dogs and cats. Q: What motivated you to study the gut microbiome of pets, and how does it relate to human health? A: I was initially excited about the chance to extend our human microbiome research into pets because I’ve been a cat dad for decades, and companion animal well-being is one…
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Hero Shelter Dog Saves Another Pup’s Life with Emergency Blood Donation: ‘A Really Sweet Puppy’

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Carlton, a rescue dog at Renegade Paws Rescue in Savannah, Georgia, donated blood to save an adopted dog struggling with health issues Talk about a loyal furry friend! When an adopted dog in Georgia needed an emergency blood transfusion, Carlton’s pit bull mix saved the day. The courageous canine donated blood to the other dog, named Breeze, so the pet could get the surgery they desperately needed. Unlike Breeze, Carlton, who is being hailed as a hero by his local community, is still searching for a home. He is available for adoption at Renegade Paws Rescue in Savannah, Georgia. Courageous…
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Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Mourn the Death of Beloved Rescue Dog Truman: ‘We Are Heartbroken’

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“He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us,” the US Transportation Secretary wrote Chasten Buttigieg/Instagram Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are mourning the loss of their beloved rescue dog Truman. The US Transportation Secretary shared the news of their pet’s death on Twitter Friday, writing, “We are heartbroken to have had to say goodbye to Truman today after his many faithful years at our side.” “He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us. We miss him already,” added Pete, 41, alongside a photo of the canine companion.…
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All About May’s Flower Moon and What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign

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May’s full moon will coincide with a penumbral lunar eclipse, making it “three times more intense” in the zodiac world Steven Saphore/Anadolu Agency via Getty May’s full moon is approaching full bloom! Often referred to as the Flower Moon, May’s full moon is expected to reach peak illumination at 10:36 am PT on Friday, May 5. Like most full moons, many of the nicknames we use to describe them have historically come from “Native American, Colonial American or other traditional North American sources passed down through generations,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Just as April’s Pink Moon signaled the…
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Paul O’Grady: ITV Meridian viewer and friend of the programme

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Play Brightcove videos Sangeeta Bhabra looks back on the relationship ITV Meridian had with TV legend Paul O’Grady. Paul O’Grady once told ITV Meridian’s Sangeeta Bhabra that he wouldn’t turn the TV on before 6pm as he had no reason to. Meridian Tonight wasn’t on so he had no reason to, he told us. He was a man who was always happy to speak to us, whether that was about his latest production, helping us track down a stolen dog, judging awards or being named Deputy Lieutenant of Kent. A relationship between Meridian and him blossomed, with Sangeeta interviewing Paul…
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Unhappy Easter for three pet bunnies abandoned in woodland in West Yorkshire

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Three pet rabbits are being treated after they were abandoned in a “filthy” cage on Easter Monday. The female bunnies were dumped in woodland in West Yorkshire and were found at around 8pm by a dog walker in woods off Manchester Road – between Marsden and Slaithwaite. Two of the rabbits were underweight and had visible fur loss and urine-soaked paws. The dog walker took the animals home and gave them fresh bedding before they were collected the following morning by the RSPCA and taken for veterinary treatment. The incident comes as the RSPCA and other welfare organizations grapple with…
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Ontario woman warns of cheap pet toy after $8,100 dog surgery

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An Ontario woman feared her dog was going to die after ingesting fibers from a $9 rope toy. “I was panicking. He’s a puppy, and if they hadn’t done that second ultrasound, I could have lost him,” Wendy Sunday, of Midland, Ont., told CTV News Toronto. Sunday said she bought the toy for her nine-month-old German Shepard Dakota last month. After a day or so of playing with it, Sunday said her dog started to act strange. “He was still playing around and drinking water, but he couldn’t keep his food down,” she said. As days went by, Dakota got…
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