companion animal

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companion animal

An animal that is kept for companionship; a pet.

companion animal

an animal kept as a pet

Translations

animale da compagnia

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In terms of revenue, the global companion animal drug market is projected to register a healthy CAGR of 4.

Companion Animals Drug Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.9% Between 2015 and 2025; Future Market Insights

The companion animal diagnostics market includes IVD products - instruments, consumables, test reagents and test kits - for the diagnosis of disease and health conditions in household pets (primarily dogs and cats) as well as horses.

World Market Report for Veterinary Diagnostics 2014

Are vegetarians more or less likely to have a companion animal (identified by this study as a "pet")?

Vegetarian companion animals

According to Bayer HealthCare, this deal will reinforce the company s companion animal franchise by widening its portfolio with dermatological, pet wellness and nutraceutical products.

United States : BAYER HEALTHCARE to buy TEVA PHARMA s animal health business in US

In the United States, 62 percent of households have a companion animal (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 2003).

Social work practitioners and the human--companion animal bond: a national study

Articles cover such topics as: current and historical state initiatives and referendum; unlawful wildlife trafficking; legal overview of the Endangered Species Act; gray hound racing; roots of human resistance to animal rights; obligations regarding companion animal ownership; housing discrimination and companion animals; lease provisions under federal law; cropping and docking; and, critical habitat summaries.

Michigan State University College of Law

Because the distinction between a trained service animal and an untrained companion animal is an important one, DOJ's failure to use--much less to define--those terms is certainly one source of confusion.

The truth about companion animals: many courts have ruled on the question of whether the Fair Housing Act's reasonable accommodation rules apply to companion animals. Details of the cases might be surprising. Following is a recap and some tips for owners to consider when responding to requests for companion animals

in 1994 had a companion animal and more than half of these 53 million households had more than one animal (Albert & Bulcroft, 1988; Beck & Myers, 1996; Sable, 1995).

Animals, Horseback Riding, and Implications for Rehabilitation Therapy

We are quite pleased that the Pfizer Animal Health Group recognized the potential of Neurogen's GABA-based drug candidates to improve companion animal care.

Neurogen announces new licensing agreement with Pfizer's Animal Health division

households have at least one companion animal, which included more than 171 million cats and dogs in 2010.

Safeguard Scientifics Co-Leads $21M Series C Financing for Putney

According to the report, growth in North American and European companion animal care markets has been sustained through the rising value of care, the use of premium services and products, and a subset of owners' commitment to preventative care and routine visits with expanded services and treatments.