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Monday, January 5, 2009

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Surprising dangers for pets during the holidays

Source: CNN

American researchers have discovered that owning a pet can significantly reduce your risk of a common cancer

The body of evidence supporting the notion that pet ownership is good for your health grew even fatter this month. A new study, published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, found that keeping animals can cut the risk of developing the relatively common cancer of the immune system, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, by almost one third.

Source: THE GUARDIAN

 

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This online calendar features pet industry events, pet-related holidays, and deadlines for the Association and trade show, Global Pet Expo.

 
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54% of dog owners, 41% of cat owners, 25% of bird owners and 23% of small animal owners will purchase holiday gifts for their furry, finned and winged friends this gift giving season.

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