People and companion animals (dogs & cats)
Benefits of adopting animals; a guide for immunocompromised pet owners; pregnant women and cats.
| Health benefits of pet ownership Bibliography of published articles (Delta Society) |
| Pets reduce stress New study finds pets help reduce stress |
| Preventing zoonotic infection from pets A CDC guide for people with HIV infection -- "You do NOT have to give up your pets" |
| The REAL risk of Toxoplasmosis to pregnant women 4 out of 10 women are already exposed and immune -- and most cats are also already exposed and do not pose risk to pregnant women; a special test is now available. |
| Toxoplasmosis and cats (Cornell University) For specific recommendations for pregnant women, see end of this page |
| Cigarette smoking and feline cancer Study suggests a link between cigarette smoking and feline cancer |
| Domestic dogs originally from East Asia? New study proposes new origin for domestic dogs |
Last modified: 08/29/2003