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Goats! Cats! Dogs! 5 Reasons Why Animals Enhance the Yoga Experience
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

Goats! Cats! Dogs! 5 Reasons Why Animals Enhance the Yoga Experience

This past summer, I drove out to a lavender farm just outside my city to do some yoga. What was unique about this experience wasn’t my doing yoga out of doors. I regularly did sun salutations at the beach on my summer vacation, and even with friends in my backyard. What truly set this yoga experience […]

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Dog Bites: 7 Health Facts and Precautions
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

Dog Bites: 7 Health Facts and Precautions

It can happen when you least expect it—your neighbor’s dog nips your finger, or worse. While most dog bites aren’t too serious on the surface, there are precautions that should be taken following a bite to prevent further illness. It’s important to seek medical attention following a canine bite, as there could be more damage […]

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10 Ways to Keep your Family and Pets Safe from Rabies
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

10 Ways to Keep your Family and Pets Safe from Rabies

Rabies: it’s a frightening condition that can be deadly for both humans and animals. That’s why animal owners are encouraged to get their pets vaccinated in their first year and every few years afterwards. Ask any animal owner who has seen a pet or person get infected and they’ll tell you just how crucial it […]

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6 Ways a Pet’s Health Mimics their Owner’s Health
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

6 Ways a Pet’s Health Mimics their Owner’s Health

I admit, I find it amusing when pets resemble their owners. When a pets hair is as poofy or long and sleek as their owners it makes me giggle. Or when I see a tough looking dude walking down the block with his beefy bulldog, it puts a smile on my face. However, veterinary (and human) […]

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Holiday Fireworks Tips for Concerned Pet Owners
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Holiday Fireworks Tips for Concerned Pet Owners

Your neighborhood or campground likely isn’t home to many explosions. However, on the Canada Day and Fourth of July holidays, it’s inevitable that someone, somewhere nearby is going to set off an array of roman candles. Sadly, if you have pets, the loud booms and flashes of color can be very scary and extremely traumatizing. According to popular dog […]

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