Question 1

why is it helpful to have a pet?

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Theurapetic effect: Most published studies have shown that pet therapy or having a pet reduced the symptoms of depression and anxiety. It could be a dog, cat, fish, rabbit or horse.

Question 2

what are radioisotopes, pet and spect?

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Visibility: Radioisotopes make molecules that are not typically visible on x-rays to show up.  In the example of pet, a common molecule used is a radioisotope of glucose (sugar).  Tissues that are growing rapidly would accumulate the sugar more readily, and the positrons emitted from them would show up on an x-ray.  Spect is similar, but takes more images from different angles to make 3d images.

Question 3

do pets get ebola?

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Ebola and pets: See:  http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/transmission/qas-pets.html  An exotic  primate pet or specific type of pig (Reston virus from the Philippines) could become infected. There are no reported dogs or cats which have become sick from the Ebola virus.

Question 4

are turtles safe pets for kids?

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Maybe: I would never suggest a turtle to an immunocompromised child.  Even healthy children can get salmonella from handling their pet turtles.  If you can be 100% sure (and who can be?) that your child will wash their hands each and every time they handle the turtle or its accessories, a turtle would be an acceptable pet.  Personally, I would try to steer you to a different pet.

Question 5

can you get tapeworms from a pet cat?

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Yes: Dypilidium can be acquire by accidentally ingesting a cat flea contains the immature form of the worm.

Question 6

how long can pet dander stay in the air?

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4 months: The available information is for cat dander, but dog is probably similar. Typically about 4 months is needed to decrease levels to below 8 microgram/gram carpet dust. It is possible for levels to persist longer.

Question 7

what do i do about my pets during a wildfire?

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Confine pets to room: Confine pets to one room so that you can find them if you need to evacuate quickly. Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control. Hidden embers and hot spots could burn your pets’ paws or hooves.

Question 8

how long does pet dander remain in the house?

Accepted Answer

4 months: About four months for most cat allergen, and dog is probably similar, although there isn't much evidence about dog. Levels can persist much longer, especially if the levels are extremely high originally.

Question 9

what diseases can we get from having a pet monkey?

Accepted Answer

: Non-human primates can spread herpes B virus, rabies, monkeypox, TB. . Enteric infections can include "Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter), protozoan parasites (Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Amoeba, Balantidia),&amp; helminth parasites (Strongyloides)."  REF: www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/zoonoses/non-human-primates/

Question 10

what are the top 3 health benefits of pet ownership?

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And much more: Physical, mental and emotional improvements.

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