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Curing Animals – Prolonging Friendship
They’re inseparable. Discovering the world together is one big game for them. There’s nothing better than hugging and stroking your four-legged friend and tickling him under his chin. A dog is man’s best friend. That’s more than just a saying – it’s based on profound knowledge of the nature of this relationship. Studies have shown that children who grow up with pets can cope better with their environment. That they find it easier to approach others. That they are considerably less aggressive towards other children the same age.
But this relationship works both ways. Our animal friends need care and affection too, and that includes looking after their health. Companion animals who live indoors are often exposed to particular health risks. Dogs, for example, need to run around outside. But our woods and fields are home to parasites: fleas that can cause serious infections; ticks that transmit life-threatening illnesses; worms that ruin a dog’s inner organs. These parasites can make a dog’s life unbearable – and also pose a threat to human health.
Bayer HealthCare supplies advanced medications which make sure that the friendship between man and his animals doesn’t have to end in health problems. The company’s animal health specialists are currently researching and developing new drugs to treat infectious diseases, age-related disorders and pain. For companion animals and for livestock. These scientists have set themselves an ambitious goal: to ensure that man and animal can enjoy their time together. For as long as possible. And as free of problems as possible.
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