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"If this were a drug, it would
be marketed tomorrow, “ says Roger Lavelle, Vet, MB, a senior lecturer at the
University of Melbourne’s Veterinary Clinic Center. Dr. LaVelle isn’t
talking about the latest in high technical surgical procedures, he’s referring
to a study that may add to medicine’s dazzling repertoire of tools something
undecidedly low tech – even, shall we say, warm and fuzzy.
LaVelle is talking about pets.
The study makes sensational claims for pets. The results are the strongest
evidence yet of a connection between animals and human health – one that has
been puzzling scientists for more than a decade. Pet owners have
significantly reduced levels of known risk factors for cardiovascular
disease….pet ownership has helped not only the socially isolated, but
everyone.
At Preferred Assisted Living we strive to ensure our
residents are happy and have social interaction. In addition to
planned activities, it is a common sight at our homes to see a cat, or
dog curled up on the lap of one of our residents, or a bird perched on
someone’s shoulder. We believe the addition of these pets to our
homes, is a welcomed and necessary one.
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