Living with dogs may protect kids from developing a disease later in life.
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The disease in question is Crohn’s Disease (CD). CD causes inflammatory bowel issues like pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, and other awfulness. It can also cause secondary issues like rashes and fatigue.
It’s nasty and if you suffer from it, we are so sorry.
Presented at Digestive Disease Week were findings that kids who lived with dogs (but not cats) had a more heathy gut outcomes, all of which protect against the onset of Crohn’s Disease.
It’s part of the theory that exposure to unique and different types of microbes early in life creates a more robust microbe village in the body. This balance keeps CD at bay. They found that large households had similar microbe boosting effects on the kids.
The lead author was quick to point out that while the connection appears, there is still more work to be done on understanding why. However, that’s the job of science and teams are working on that right now!
Go dogs! (Sorry cats!)
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Do you want a wholesome science story?
Oh we got one.
It's about a team of misfit dogs trained by compassionate humans to be freaking super heroes.
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#TSPST
Our story starts with the organization itself.
Rogue Detection Teams.
You can find out more right here:
On Twitter: @roguedetection
Also this video might make you cry:
All photos in this thread are from their very awesome websiteroguedogs.org
@roguedetection The dogs that make up this team are the dogs are ones that society didn’t want.
They are dogs surrendered because of hyperactivity or obsessive behaviours.
These dogs would have had a life of isolation and misery.
This could be a touchy subject for some, but the facts don't lie.
Here are FIVE reasons, based on science, that you should keep your cat inside
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1. Your cat won’t get killed by stuff
Outdoor cats are at risk to be hit by cars, mauled by dogs, eaten by coyotes, and other predators.
Cats could be poisoned by humans OR eat stuff that could kill them.
Or shot.
Outdoor cats die all the time from being outside.
2. Your cat won’t get diseases.
Outdoor cats will come in contact with other cats that are known to carry dangerous diseases.
Even a tiny bit of contact can transmit parasites and diseases like Feline Leukemia and Distemper.
Not great.
The advice in this thread will make you unrecognizable in 30 days.
You owe it to yourself to read it. Trust us.
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Pet One Dog:
Petting a dog will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will become 10% more efficient.
Pet Two Dogs:
Petting two dogs will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will be 17.2% more efficient and you will be able to hold your breath for 1 minute.
What makes a dog so friendly?
Is it training?
Is it the breed?
One theory is....love.
Find out why on The Super Pawesome Science Thread!
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This story and theory are from the book Dog is Love by Dr. Clive Wynne (@caninecognition) and research by Bridgett vonHoldt.
Shoutout to the scientists that made this wholesome thread pawsible!
Let’s get into it! clivewynne.com/book-1
@caninecognition Science is pretty unanimous when it comes to dogs.
They are unique in how they interact with humans.
A good many scientists feel dogs can understand us in ways other animals can’t.
They can follow a point and hold our gaze.
This is coded in their DNA.
A fluffy giant puppy was the happiest thing in our lives.
One day he had an injury.
Everything turned out ok but we learned harsh lessons.
We hope this story gives potential pet owners some advice.
Bunsen was this adorable, happy puppy.
Every single day was the BEST day of his life.
He was adventurous, always smiling, and attracted a crowd.
Then he broke his toe.
Badly.
To this day we don’t know HOW he broke his toe.
He just started limping and crying.
The happy go-lucky little fuzzball was in pain.