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  • Leaps and Bounds, Image: New AfricaAdobeStock.comLeaps and Bounds  
    Keeping Canine Jumpers Injury-Free  

    Dogs are natural athletes that leap on and off things multiple times a day, usually without incident. That’s why many people don’t realize that, like humans, dogs can sustain injuries, including...

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  • Bringing the Bounce Back, Image: New AfricaAdobeStock.comBringing the Bounce Back  
    Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues   

    All pet owners want to see their animals live long, healthy lives filled with activity, but sometimes our furry friends find it difficult to move comfortably due to aging, injuries and other ailments. While vets often suggest...

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  • Outdoor Safety for Pets, Image: Svetlana123/ShutterStock.comOutdoor Safety for Pets  
    Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards  

    With nicer spring weather, pets will likely spend more time outside. Whether lounging in the backyard, taking a walk around the neighborhood or venturing out to...

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  • Natural Remedies for Pets, Image: chandlervid85/AdobeStock.comNatural Remedies for Pets  
    Seven Non-Toxic Treatments for Common Ailments  

    Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Used properly, plants, herbs, essential oils and other...

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  • Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats, Image: dezy/Shutterstock.comWhole Foods for Dogs and Cats  
    Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends  

    As guardians of our beloved pets, choosing the best food for them can be a daunting task, with so many options online and in grocery stores, as well as conflicting advice about what is healthiest. For thousands of years, pets were fed...

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  • Hidden Dangers in Pet Food , Image: Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock.comHidden Dangers in Pet Food   
    The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients  

    Among the many reasons to switch from ultra-processed diets to fresh food for our furry family members, unwanted toxins are high on the list. Because pet food manufacturers are...

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  • Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs, Image: liliya kulianionak/AdobeStock.comHoliday Treats for Cats and Dogs  
    Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets  

    The holidays are a great time to connect with loved ones, including family pets. Although treats bring such joy to their lives, keep in mind that not all foods around the holiday table are...

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  • Caregiving Companions, Image: Sukjai Photo/AdobeStock.comCaregiving Companions  
    The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals   

    Animals offer support to humans in innumerable ways, acting as loyal companions, providing soothing therapy and emotional support, and being attentive service animals for invaluable medical assistance. As animals increasingly take...

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  • A Happy Halloween for Pets, Image: ShunTerra/AdobeStock.comA Happy Halloween for Pets  
    Nine Ways to Keep a Dog or Cat Safe  

    Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and as always on this fun holiday for humans, it’s important to take precautions to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on...

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  • Healthier Pets , Image: FS-Stock/AdobeStock.comHealthier Pets   
    Top Supplements for Dogs and Cats   

    The market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is...

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  • Preventing Dog Dementia, Image: FS-Stock/AdobeStock.comPreventing Dog Dementia  
    Five Strategies to Preserve Cognitive Health  

    Among the many traits that dogs and humans share is the potential with aging for progressive cognitive decline, which canines can experience as early as 7 years of age. Clinical signs of cognitive decline appear in...

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  • Canine Calm, Image: Kira_Yan/AdobeStock.comCanine Calm  
    Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs  

    When they signed the Declaration of Independence, little did our country’s founders know that more than two centuries later, their revolutionary act would lead to millions of dogs trembling, cringing and running for cover. As many as 45 percent of American pet dogs are ...

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