Clover Diary

Just as dogs are considered to be man’s best friend, one cannot dispute the value a master is to his dog. This mutually beneficial relationship has withstood too many tests to be counted. How can one forget the dog that lay before the coffin of his master who was a soldier in the war? Too poignant for words, dogs have always had a way of communicating their feelings without much difficulty.

With this in mind, it is not surprising that research in being conducted in some colleges towards better drugs for dogs, not just humans. Aside from this, more courses are being introduced like animal and public health or food safety for dogs as many see a rising trend in the care of pets. The plan is to incorporate technology into the treatment of dogs and other pets so that it becomes more precise and effective.The scare the world got from recent bugs like the bird flu and mad cow’s disease was a wake-up call for researchers. It shows how vulnerable we are to viruses spread from animals to human. Considering that the dog is the top pet choice throughout the world, it makes sense then that researchers would like to see better preventive and maintenance treatments for dogs.

At the same time, scientists have a theory that treatment for animal disease could lead to new treatment for human diseases. Point in fact was the bacteria in cows that caused spontaneous abortion which infected humans as well with a flu-like sickness. An Infectious Disease Research Facility is being constructed in the US with a budget of $10.5 million. The National Institutes of Health has begun to prioritize applications for grants on research pertaining to veterinary and medical programs.

When Senator Ted Kennedy died, his death was caused by a brain tumor. This type of tumor also occurs in dogs. If research could help find a cure for dogs, it could also be used eventually for humans through something like regenerative treatment.