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Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

Sep 30, 2019

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets.

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Pet Peeve: Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends

Aug 30, 2019

Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals.

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Vet Check: Treating the Whole Pet

Aug 16, 2019 ● By Julie Peterson

Holistic veterinarians treat an animal’s underlying condition rather than the symptoms, and many use alternative therapies like acupuncture, laser therapy or massage.

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When Pets Need Meds: Three Must-Knows About Their Care

Jul 31, 2019 ● By Ted Toufas

Simple steps pet owners can take to ensure the safety of pets and children around pet medications.

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Canaries in the Coal Mine: What Pets Can Tell Us About Our Health

Jul 31, 2019 ● By Margo Roman

With a huge rise in cancer in dogs and cats, what are they mirroring in their pet parents?

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Beyond Antibiotics: Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches

Jun 28, 2019 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Antibiotics for pets can carry considerable downsides, so it's worth exploring natural options like herbs, homeopathy and nutritional interventions with a holistic or integrative vet.

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Nontoxic Lawn Care: Protecting Pets and the Planet

May 31, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato

Many pet owners know that applying chemical pesticides and fertilizers to lawns can harm their pets, but some “natural” alternatives like vinegar and cocoa mulch can also hurt them.

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CBD For Pets: What We Need to Know

Apr 30, 2019 ● By Kajsa Nickels

The CBD market explodes with pet products that treat the same ailments humans use it for, including relief of pain, inflammation and anxiety.

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Bringing Up Kitty: Get Off on the Right Paw

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Adorable as new kittens are, they need the right conditions, from bedding to food to scratching surfaces—and a proper introduction to their new home—to thrive.

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Fight Back Naturally When Allergies Put the Bite on Pets

Mar 04, 2019 ● By Sandra Murphy

Because they’re built lower to the ground, our dogs and cats can pick up seasonal allergens on fur from grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals and fleas.

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