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  2. Animal model of autism - Wikipedia

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    There have been six autism-related genes that are linked to the X chromosome when it comes to autistic spectrum disorder. 5 The first gene that has been linked to autism is the Fragile X mental retardation gene (Fmr1). For example, rodents with this gene exhibit elevated cortical spine densities that are similar to those found in autism as well ...

  3. Autism assistance dog - Wikipedia

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    Autism assistance dogs usually cost between $12,000 and $30,000. There is often a long wait list for autism assistant dogs. [4] [5] Anecdotal evidence of the efficacy of autism assistance dogs is greater than the amount of research on the practice. [6] Without objective standards, it can be difficult for parents, caregivers, and educators to ...

  4. Rosie O’Donnell Begins Filming Doc About Service Dogs for ...

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    O’Donnell first learned about the use of service dogs for children with autism when she met Guide Dogs of America staff while visiting Lyle Menendez in prison. (O’Donnell has been a longtime ...

  5. Animal-assisted therapy - Wikipedia

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    Animal-assisted therapy is an alternative or complementary type of therapy that includes the use of animals in a treatment. [4] [5] It falls under the realm of animal-assisted intervention, which encompasses any intervention in the studio that includes an animal in a therapeutic context such as emotional support animals, service animals trained to assist with daily activities, and animal ...

  6. Assistance dog - Wikipedia

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    An assistance dog pressing a button to open an automatic door Hearing-assistance dog being patted on its head. An assistance dog is a dog that receives specialized training to aid an individual with a disability in navigating everyday life. Assistance dogs can be trained by an organization, or by their handler.

  7. Beware: These Dog Breeds Have Serious Health Problems - AOL

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    Its brachycephalic face means these dogs suffer from narrower airways and possible breathing problems. French bulldogs can also have spinal issues and skin conditions.

  8. Acclaimed Actress (and Expert Animal Behaviorist) Isabella ...

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    "We have created bulldogs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, but these dogs suffer tremendously because they cannot breathe. But we have bred them this way because we just like their looks ...

  9. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    It occurs primarily in dogs and horses, but can also affect humans. In dogs it affects the gastrointestinal system and lymph nodes, and rarely the skin. [24] Mucormycosis is a collection of fungal and mold diseases in dogs including pythiosis, zygomycosis, and lagenidiosis that affect the gastrointestinal tract and skin. [6]