Essays on Canine

Question One

The increase incidence of deaths from defective and contaminated products leaves the average consumer at a disadvantage (Kufman, 2008; Woodcock, 2008 and WJLA, 2014). The consumers purchase the products unaware of the fact that they might be contaminated. Since the implicated products are produced in known countries, regulatory authorities should require the labeling of the products to include information on the country of production. Additionally, the outsourcing of the production of products for medical use should be done in countries where there are strict regulations on quality.

Question Two

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Abstract

This is a review of a paper called, “Are Humans the Source of Canine Mange? From the journal Parasites and Vectors. I reviewed the paper and determined that the study was both accurate and sound. The paper hypothesized that humans were the main reason for the spread of Sarcoptes scabiei in dogs and other canines. The results indicated that humans were not the main carriers of Sarcoptes scabiei to dogs and other canines and that further studies should be undertaken.

Are Humans the Initial Source of Canine Mange? Is a journal article written by Valerie Andriantsoanarina, Fang Fang, ...

This case study is about Genentech which was founded in 1976 with a mission of discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing life enhancing and lifesaving medicines for patients with unmet needs. It has become one of the leading biotechnology company known for its development and commercialization of new bio-therapeutic products. Genentech has been recognized as one of the best companies to work with in US due to their proactive approach to developing and operating programs that support their employees. The company has invested in extensive programs that promote a safe and healthy workplace as well as healthy lifestyles for their employees. One ...

DISCUSS THE ROLE OF ION CURRENTS IN DETERMINING THE SHAPE AND DURATION OF CARDIAC ACTION POTENTIAL

Introduction Selective permeability to various ions is an important characteristic of cell membranes, one that determines myriad cellular functions. In animal cells, ion permeability and the electrical potential generated thereof determines the activity of neurons, myocytes and the like. The electrical potential depends on the concentration of the ions inside and outside any given cell, the permeability of the cell membrane to the ions and the ion channels that are present on the surface of the cell. Cardiac cells also possess different ion channels on their surface. These determine the two types of electrical potentials, namely, resting membrane ...

For a long time, Australopithecus afarensis was considered as the earliest known bipedal hominid. This made this species, which was dated to have existed around 3.5 million years ago, the oldest member of the human clan. However, the discovery of the species, Australopithecus anamensis pushed the age of the bipedal hominids further back by around 600000 years (Tomasik, 2002).

History of the Discovery of Australopithecus anamensis

In 1965, the first fossilized specimen of A. anamensis was discovered by a research team from the Harvard University in the Kanapoi region that lies on the west of Lake Turkana in Kenya. Although at that time the fossil, which was a humerus ...

There are different types of dogs as defined under the Americans with disabilities act (ADA). There is a lot of confusion in understanding the terms therapy dogs, service dogs, as well as emotional support animals. This paper looks at various definitions and distinguishes the differences among the three types of dogs. It also gives instructions on how to certify therapy dogs, service dogs and emotional dogs. They all serve different duties according to their training and the rights that their owners are granted by the American Disabilities. Some may not be pet dogs as many people would think, and thus, ...

- Primate brains follow predictable developmental pattern This Monash University research, originally published in the Journal of Neuroscience by Tristan Chaplin et al., is said to be a breakthrough in the understanding of the evolution of primate brains across all sizes of primate species. In an anatomical context, the research discusses how the disproportionate enlargement of the areas of the human brain necessary for advanced levels of the cognition can be identified as consistent across all sizes of primate species. The researchers found through the use of computer modelling and MRI imaging that those two brain regions – “the lateral ...

Verbal and Sound Communication: Dog and Human

VERBAL AND SOUND COMMUNICATION: DOG AND HUMAN 2 Verbal and Sound Communication: Dog and Human Dogs and humans have coexisted for probably thousands of years, since wolves discovered that they could forage scraps by following human hunters around, and they eventually began to hang out and become part of the human “pack.” Slowly, through evolution and intentional breeding, many different breeds of dogs have been developed, until by a recent count, we now have well over a hundred wonderful dogs from which to choose. I have decided to write about sound communication in dogs and humans, because it is ...

Canine Micro Biomes Affected by their Diet

Canines Micro Biomes Affected by their Diet Abstract Dogs and other cats alike suffer from similar maladies faced by humans. The similarity in the maladies between the two groups of organisms stems from the ability to suffer infections from microbiomes of the gut. However, most of the research and knowledge on canine microbiome is not comprehensive to enable the deduction of accurate and precise conclusions. Recently, the molecular studies conducted on the cat family indicated that there are complex microbiomes in the gastrointestinal tract of then organism. The family of microbiomes includes archaeal, fungal, bacterial, and viral ...

Introduction

Historically, dogs have played critical roles in the life of human beings. Since ancient times, these animals have been man’s best friend in almost all dimensions of his life. In warfare, for example, this unique animals have been used as sentries, scouts, trackers and in some cases war soldiers. Even though there exists substantial variation in the utilization of these dogs throughout history (from sports, hunting, messengers and war), dogs still continue to play significant roles in the life of their masters. Historical data reveals that ancient empires used dogs in their medieval battles. Great empires such as ...

In the studying how the human species evolved, a lot of astonishing discoveries, great public interest as well as a great level of controversy have always been involved. Since the early twentieth century the discovery of new hominid fossils has altered the widespread perceptions held concerning how our species evolved. Piltdown Man and Ramapithecus are examples of these new discoveries (Szpak, 2014). The objective of this discussion is to address Australopithecus with regard to migration and subsistence habits. With its first appearance being in Africa about 4.2 million years ago and later diversifying into various forms, australopithecines is a broad group ...

The American Pit Bull Terrier, more commonly known as pit bull, has been portrayed in various media as a “vanguard for canine evil” and a “predator of the defenseless” over the past 15 years (Cohen & Richardson, 2002). All the negative publicity the pit bull has been receiving has affected political policies on pit bull ownership. According to Cohen & Richardson (2002), 75 communities in the United States prohibit ownership of pit bulls. They are also the most common breed of dogs in animal shelters across the U.S. (Tullis, 2013). Why is the pit bull being singled out as the most aggressive breed ...

Introduction

The food imports from China are significantly growing in the US. Between 2001 and 2008, the quantity of food imports from China has tripled in the US making China the third largest source of food imports in the country. USA spends billions of dollars every year in importing foods from China. Apart from importing some select vegetables, fish and seafood for humans, USA also imports dog treats from China. Statistics show that in last ten years, especially between the periods of 2003-2011, the volume of pet food imported from China to USA has increased by 85% (Huehnergarth, 2014). In ...

[Author’s Name] Marley & Me is an emotional but uplifting book by John Grogan. This book revolves around the Grogan’s family, and their adorable but inveterate Labrador called Marley. In this book, Grogan has shared a personal account of living with an endearing dog that comes along and completely changes the meaning of life for Grogans. It won’t be incorrect to state that Marley & Me is a striking story that the majority of dog owners can connect with in the truest sense. In actual, John Grogan has presented an autobiographical account in Marley and Me with Marley ...

Introduction

There is a certain level of happiness that is only achieved when one owns a pet. This pet maybe kept for other purposes but as time progresses, the family members are able to incorporate the pet as part of the family. The amount of love that the pet receives depends on the level of interaction that exists between the family members and the pet. The more the interaction there is between the pet and the family members, the more love it will receive. Families have been keeping dogs for a very long time. For some families, the dogs are really helpful in ...

The Florida Panther is one of many different species of panthers in the United States. While all are fairly similar, each species has adapted specifically for the terrain and hunting in that particular area. The evolution of the Florida Panther is a tale of an animal that is well equipped to handle its natural environment, but not the interference of humans that has put it on the Endangered Species List. The taxonomy of the Florida Panther is as follows; “Kingdom- Animalia, Phylum- Chordata, Subphylum- Vertebrata, Class- Mammalia, Order- Carnivora, Family- Felidae, Subfamily- Felinae, Genus- Puma, Species- concolor, and Subspecies- ...

Breed-specific legislation is the restriction of and legislation regarding certain breeds of dog, often dogs that are considered violent, dangerous, or erratic in their behaviors (Collier, 2006). Proponents of breed-specific legislation point out that there are certain types of dogs that are most frequently used in dogfighting rings, and that these dogs are more likely to be dangerous to the general public. However, research has shown repeatedly that this is not the case; breed-specific legislation and controls on the breeding of dogs (excluding dog-wild canine hybrids)is nothing more than a reactionary response to perceived social ills that have little ...

Both Jack London and John Muir were lovers of the outdoors, and this love is reflected in their writing. Both writers also utilized canines in their stories, although they addressed the relationship between dog and man in vastly different ways. Jack London's canine-human relationship recognized and even glorified the ancient wolf-like tendencies of the dog, while John Muir's dog exemplified the common classification of dog as “man's best friend.” Both Muir and London were fascinated by the wild in the dog, and the fearless manner in which canines face their fates. London and Muir knew the wilds well: ...

Human beings are believed to have evolved from apes, nonhuman and human like forms. Genetically human beings are linked to have evolved from the great ape. The earliest fossils that are considered to be the remains of human beings are the genus of australopithecines which are dated 4 million years ago and from australopithecines now came the genus homo. Genus homo evolved from australopithecine ancestors. Creationists have argued that australopithecines belong to the genus homo because of the similarities they share with them. There are four ways in determining whether a fossil is of that of an australopithecine and not ...

Dogs and cats are the most common pets kept by man. They can be said to be man’s closest friends in relation to the animals. This implies that the two share quite a lot. This essay is dedicated to bringing out the similarities and differences between dogs and cats. The essay will first highlight the similarities and then look at the differences.

The first obvious similarity is that the two are mammals. This implies that they have fur on their bodies and they are warm blooded. They also give birth to live young ones and have mammary glands that ...

And do YOU know what food our pets have to eat? The immediate answer would be definitely “yes”. We would say, that we buy this food, which exceeds the level of average price very often and that is why is considered to be of high quality and good taste. But the answer that lays on the surface does not always mean to be true. Ann Hodgman has proved this in full extent, having made an unbelievable week research, which turned our understanding of the subject upside-down. Ann Hodgman is an American writer, the author of numerous articles and ...

Police agencies all over the nation use canine units to combat crime. Over 7,0000 police dog programs have been deployed in police agencies around the United States. Police dogs are used in law enforcement for a wide variety of tasks, including the detection of illegal substances, crowd control, suspect search and apprehension, and police protection. Police departments with well-established programs are expanding them, and those that lack canine units are planning to deploy them. However, the use of canine units in law enforcement has its critics and there have been a number of litigations connected to the use of ...

In all three versions of the hominid family tree, there are a number of similarities. Each tree must have an evolutionary origin and purpose and whilst the origin does seem to differ from tree to tree, the purpose seems to maintain a constant: Homo Sapiens are always the end point on each tree. Presumably, this is because our species has evolved this far to date and appears to have stayed still for about 200,000 years (Human Origins) whereas another site states 175,000 years (Becoming Human), and another states 100,000 years (PBS). This dispute is commonplace as we are ...