Colleen Dell

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Administer naloxone right away if you suspect your dog is experiencing an opioid overdose. (Unsplash/Luke Macgillivray)

Dogs can overdose too: Naloxone training can save pets’ lives as well as humans

Jennifer Loewen, University of Saskatchewan; Barbara Fornssler, University of Saskatchewan; Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan, and Maryellen Gibson, University of Saskatchewan

Naloxone is a safe and effective medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It can be administered to dogs in either the nasal spray or injection formulations.
There is evidence to suggest that some individuals who hurt animals likewise act violently toward women and girls. (Shutterstock)

Studying violence toward women and animals can help us develop strategies to prevent both

Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan; Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan, and Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

Evidence suggests that some individuals who hurt animals likewise act violently toward women and girls. Exploring that overlap can help prevent gender-based violence and animal abuse.
A veteran hugs his service dog during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Service dogs play vital roles for veterans, but Canada’s lack of standards makes travel and access difficult

Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan and Linzi Williamson, University of Saskatchewan

Organizations have very different approaches to training service dogs and matching them with veterans. Neither the industry nor Canada’s provinces and territories have come to a consensus on standards.
Les chiens sont plus sensibles que les humains aux effets psychotropes du THC dans les produits du cannabis. Ana Martin/ Unsplash

Comment éviter que vos animaux de compagnie ne s’empoisonnent au cannabis

Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan; Erin Wasson, University of Saskatchewan, and Kevin Cosford, University of Saskatchewan

Les animaux de compagnie sont vulnérables à la toxicité du cannabis - en ingérant des produits à base de cannabis et en inhalant de la fumée secondaire. Dans certains cas, cela peut être mortel.
Dogs are more sensitive than humans to the psychotropic (mind-altering) effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis products. (Unsplash/Ana Martin)

How to keep your pets safe from marijuana poisoning

Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan; Erin Wasson, University of Saskatchewan, and Kevin Cosford, University of Saskatchewan

Pets are vulnerable to cannabis toxicity - by ingesting cannabis products and also by inhaling second hand smoke. In some cases this can be lethal.

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