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Canine Conundrum: Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM ● By Sandra Murphy

The popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes.

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Pet-Safe Holidays: Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Holidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.

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Give Rover a Rubdown: Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health

Oct 31, 2018 12:03PM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Massaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.

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Fear Free-Certified Veterinarians at MASH Vet

Sep 30, 2018 01:48PM

The mission is to reduce fear, anxiety and stress for veterinary visits. It’s a kinder, gentler way to handle the pet in efforts to make veterinary appointments easier and more rewarding for both the pet and client.

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet: Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

Sep 28, 2018 12:23PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Innovative options now exist that honor a pet’s remains in an earth-friendly, biodegradable fashion using alkaline water, seeded pods or a manmade ocean reef.

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Living with Cat Allergies: Simple Home Solutions that Help

Aug 31, 2018 12:10PM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

If family members love cats but they bring on sneezes and watery eyes for someone, consider simple strategies that make it possible to keep everyone happy.

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Imperfectly Perfect Pets: Natural Therapies Transform Lives

Jul 31, 2018 01:14PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Like humans, pets can face physical and mental challenges, but fresh approaches are giving our beloved animals fuller, happier days.

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Why More Pets Are Getting Cancer: GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

Jun 29, 2018 12:28PM ● By Jeffrey Smith

Skyrocketing cancer rates among dogs can most likely be traced to GMOs in their pet foods and Roundup toxins sprayed on lawns, say veterinarians and other scientists.

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Man-Made Meat: Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

Jun 29, 2018 12:01PM

Pet food being grown in a start-up laboratory would slash land use by 99 percent and produce 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

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Summer-Safe Dogs

Jun 29, 2018 11:21AM ● By Margo Roman

MASH Vet, in Hopkinton, offers tips to ensure the safety of every pet during the summer months.

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