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HOW TO CARE FOR AND ENJOY YOUR OLDER DOG
June 23, 2020 • Health & Wellness • Product Reviews •
By Viktoria Van Leeuwen
One day you are out for a walk with Fido and you notice that they’re lagging behind, not chasing that squirrel, or running after the ball as much as before. As your dog gets older and possibly becomes less mobile, it's time to take preventative measures to keep them healthy, happy and active.
Just like us, as dogs get older, they become more susceptible to certain...
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animalkind Remarkable Discoveries about Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion
June 22, 2020 • Trends • Health & Wellness
Forty years ago, Ingrid Newkirk founded PETA – the largest animal rights organization in the world. Ever since, she has been an unstoppable force in the animal rights movement. Now, Newkirk joins bestselling author Gene Stone to publish ANIMALKIND, a brilliant introduction to the richness of animal lives and the many ways in which all of us can act to prevent harm to animals. Newkirk and Stone...
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Diagnosing and Managing Pet Allergies
June 22, 2020 • Health & Wellness •
Shared by Dr. Lakiea Wright, board-certified physician in internal medicine and allergy and immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
If you own a dog or cat, chances are you’ve come across someone who sneezes uncontrollably around your beloved pet. Allergies to pets with fur are very common and as many as three in 10 people in the U.S. with allergies are sensitized to cats and dogs,... -
Is Telemedicine the Future of Veterinary Care?
June 17, 2020 • At Home • Health & Wellness
Making the Most of Veterinary Telemedicine
By Dr. Zack Mills, DVM, Tiger Tails Animal Hospital, Duluth, Georgia
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced medical offices to close, it wasn’t just humans that were affected—veterinarians have also had to shut their physical doors to most furry patients. Veterinary telemedicine quickly came into great demand as our clients learned it could offer the...
