Pets are proven to up their owners’ fitness quotient – they’re adorable activity monitors that can help us move more. And yes, this applies to more than just dog owners. Here's how.... Read More
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Pets For Depression And Anxiety: 5 Ways Owning A Dog or Cat Can Improve Mental Health (2021)
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In need of a mental health boost? Look no further than your furry friend.... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, September 2010 Making your own pet food is a hot trend. ‘But there are pitfalls to that,’ says Dr. Paul Boutet,... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, October 2010 Use cat toys Teresa Chu, a Saskatoon veterinarian, says: ‘Cats tend to be attracted to small birds or to... Read More
Can cats and dogs catch colds? Yes cats and dogs catch colds – but it’s not always the human kind. For cats and dogs, the... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, October 2011 Spaying or neutering your pet is the responsible, humane thing to do, according to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, November 2011 1. Grapes, raisins and currants can be dangerous for your pets. ‘Even a small amount’just one’can cause acute kidney... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, Summer 2012 It’s a common misconception that all canines instinctively start dog-paddling their first time in water. In fact, about one... Read More
How To Deal With Father’s Racism When You Have A Passion For Traveling And Exploring (2021)
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My racist home I could have easily become a racist since I grew up in a household where negative comments about other ethnicities were not... Read More
Every January, we pledge that this will be the year we keep our resolutions—and then we don't. Why is that? Inspirational author Jon Acuff's new book, "Finish," has the answer you never saw coming.... Read More
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Source: Best Health Magazine, March/April 2012 Pets can lose teeth and suffer from gum disease. According to Dr. Judy Rochette, a dentist and oral surgeon... Read More
Source: Best Health Magazine, September 2012; Image credit: iStockphoto.com What would you do if your pet collapsed? A 2009 poll found that 58 percent of... Read More
Source: Best Health magazine, November 2012; Image: ThinkStock Feline Diabetes is on the rise, says Dr. Ian Sandler, a veterinarian at the Rosedale Animal Hospital... Read More
Can Dogs Donate Blood? Check Out Blood Types, When And How Often They Can Be A Donor (2021)
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Source: Best Health magazine, January/February 2013; Image: Thinkstock Dogs and cats can give the gift of blood and help a fellow furry companion survive surgery,... Read More
Source: Best Health magazine, March/April 2013; Images: Thinkstock A functioning set of talons is your cat’s pride and joy, but when health problems plague their... Read More
Source: Best Health magazine, May 2013; Image: Thinkstock Yelping dogs, strange smells and the cold shock of the steel examination table’is it any wonder that... Read More
Source: Best Health magazine, Summer 2013; Image: Thinkstock Know your dog Before you book a campsite, evaluate your pet. Is he afraid of the woods?... Read More
