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Pet Owner with Healthy Cancer-Free Dog
Cancer-Free Pets: Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help protect and prevent a dog or cat from developing cancer as well as symptoms that pet owners need to be aware of.

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Pet Lover Playing Calming Music to Dog
Finding the Right Tune for Pets: Music Calms the Animal Soul

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free.

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Dog looking at plate of berry treats
Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Jul 31, 2020 09:00AM ● By Tonya Wilhelm

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more.

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Dog at Eco-Friendly Green Vet Office
Earth-Friendly Pets: Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Eco-friendly alternatives pet owners can choose for toys, homeopathic remedies, grooming, food and more for dogs and cats.

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Virtual Therapy Animals Kids Club Summer Sessions

Jun 29, 2020 03:56PM

Animal Assisted Therapy Services will hold its popular For the Love of Therapy Animals Club for kids via Zoom this summer.

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Helping Separation Anxiety Dogs
Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

May 29, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories.

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Earth Animal Retail Store Open For Curbside Pick-Up and Delivery

May 07, 2020 06:19PM

Earth Animal's flagship store thrives on creating a positive, caring environment for both pets and humans.

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Avoid Pandemic Pandemonium: Lessons From The Herd

Apr 24, 2020 07:39PM ● By Carrie Brady

There is a reason why the saying “may you live in interesting times” is viewed as both a blessing and a curse.

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Happy Trails! Success Stories at Rising Starr Horse Rescue

Apr 24, 2020 07:36PM ● By by Debby Stein

Rising Starr Horse Rescue has helped many horses since its inception. Here are a few of the any happy and successful rescue stories at.

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Second Chance Horses Flourish: Wilton’s Rising Starr Horse Rescue

Apr 24, 2020 07:25PM ● By Debby Stein

Kelly Stackpole is the founder and Executive Director of Rising Starr Horse Rescue, a 501c3 farm, located in Wilton, where horses are given a second chance at life.

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Animal Reiki: Spiritual Compassion For All Creatures

Apr 24, 2020 06:28PM

As natural disasters and environmental damage unfold around the world, awareness and acceptance of animal Reiki as a spiritual and healing modality is growing.

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Saving All Creatures, Great And Small

Apr 24, 2020 06:25PM

It takes a special person to become a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. They are the field medics in humanity’s war on the natural world, taking in wild animals who have been injured, poisoned, orphaned or displaced by human activity.

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Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

Apr 16, 2020 03:45PM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats.

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Acupuncture For Animals: Needles Work Wonders on Pets

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Dogs, cats, horses and even animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock are reaping the benefits of holistic veterinary acupuncture for injuries, arthritis, immunity disorders and more.

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Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Healthier alternatives than commercial, processed foods for dogs and cats including feeding home-cooked meals, biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) and vegan or vegetarian diets.

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Follow Your Guiding Stars: Horse Wisdom for a New Decade

Feb 03, 2020 07:36PM ● By Carrie Brady

The beginning of a new decade is a wonderful opportunity to consider guiding stars, the points by which we navigate through our lives.

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Pain Relief for Pets: Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint.

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When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline.

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Dog-Food Menu Debuts at Marty’s Café

Dec 04, 2019 10:58AM

Marty’s Café in Washington Depot has always been dog-friendly but until now, the pups who sat outside with their humans were offered only table scraps.

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Horse Wisdom for the Holidays: Reduce Overwhelm, Increase Delight

Dec 04, 2019 10:55AM ● By Carrie Brady

The holiday season is upon us—a time of celebration and joy, as well as stress and overwhelm.

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