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Myron the Blind Dog

July 5th, 2010

Despite not being able to see and suffering from epilepsy, Myron thrives. This dog wonder can catch balls and discs, hunt for hidden treasures, sit, stay, shake and act like a frog on command. This pup is a celebrity around his Sydney, Australia community where he does outreach showing all how to live life to the fullest, regardless, of obstacles. This amazing Boxer/ Border collie ...

Dog Therapy Reduces Need for Pain Medication, Aids in Care

November 17th, 2009
Written by Leslie Brown | Posted in Dog Facts, News

This just out. Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from surgery require 50 percent less pain medication. This data builds the case for expanding the use of dogs for therapy during recovery from surgery. More than a decade ago, two animal lovers, Julia Harvey, RN, and colleague Frances Vlasses, Ph.D., both with the Department of Medical Center Information Systems at Loyola University Health ...