Archives: pets

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Exploring Links between Bonds with Pets & Human Well-Being

By Maria Pranschke, M.Sc., Department of Neuroscience Can having a pet improve your health? Ask any pet owner with a close relationship to their dog or cat and you’ll probably get a resounding “Yes!” Many researchers will also tell you that the scientific findings regarding the association between having pets and health look pretty... More

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

2019 One HEALtH Student Challenge Launch Event

This past Friday marked the official launch of the 2019 One HEALtH Student Challenge! The kickoff event featured 2 fascinating guest speakers, several expert consultants, 6 graduate mentors, and 30+ excited undergraduate competitors eager to start tackling this year’s topic from a One Health perspective. The students came from a wide range of... More

Monday, August 14, 2017

Endlessly Curious

By: Miski Dahir Growing up, one of my favourite trips was to the doctor’s office. We would get in the car and drive to the doctor’s. I would sit in the waiting room, eagerly waiting for the moment the receptionist called out my name and said “please follow me to your room”. The doctor... More

Thursday, August 10, 2017

When Research Meets Passion

By: Jyllenna Wilke At least once a week, I make the mistake of looking at videos of dogs on Instagram and promptly text my boyfriend to tell him that I want a dog. When I drive by someone walking a dog, I seriously consider pulling over and asking to pet the dog. The biggest challenge... More

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Exploring How Homeless People Derive Health Benefits From Their Pets

By Miski Dahir & Jyllenna Wilke It’s been said that the best therapists have fur and four legs, and many individuals can provide anecdotal evidence for the healing power of animals. The idea of animals playing a role in human health and well-being has been frequently found in literature and popular culture. In many... More

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