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Keeping Your Pets Safe During Covid-19 Pandemic The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says COVID 19 is spread to people through individual to individual. There have been no reports of pets or domesticated animals getting sick or spreading the coronavirus in the U.S. Likewise, the World Health Organization has expressed that there is no proof that dogs or felines have gotten sick with this specific infection. That being said it is always best to lean on the side of caution. Keep up to date with important organizations like The Humane Society for updates on our current knowledge on...

The Best Exercises For Dogs With Arthritis "Time waits for no man"...nor dog. Whether we age gracefully or otherwise...we age. You might notice a twinge in your knees or an ache in your shoulders as you grow older. Like us, dogs too feel the onset of age. Arthritis is common in many breeds as they grow older, and if you have a dog over the age of ten it's best to keep an eye out for any signs. If you notice your senior dog is getting up more slowly or taking stairs more gingerly, chances are they are starting to...

Can Dogs Help You Live Longer? Recent headlines about dogs’ potential to increase their human companions’ lifespan gained a lot of attention. Sure, we love our dogs, but what about those soulful eyes and fluffy tails help us to live longer? The study that sparked all those headlines focuses specifically on our hearts.   Heart Health Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death, which makes our heart’s a major focus for our overall health and longevity. A study published in the Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal found that owning a dog decreases a person’s cardiovascular risk....

Preparing for Your Dog’s Annual Vet Visit Dogs may live a simple life, but they need routine healthcare just like people. Once you get past the multiple visits necessary in the first year of a puppy’s life, you can expect routine annual vet appointments for a healthy dog. What should you expect during these annual visits? The Cost Owning a dog means having a constant companion, but it is also a financial commitment. Food, toys, grooming, and veterinary visits all add up over the course of the dog’s lifetime. The American Kennel Club estimates the cost of dog ownership at...

Different Ways to Integrate Your Dog into Your Exercise Routine Physical exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, whether you have four feet or two. More than half of dog owners (64 percent) reach approximately 150 minutes of exercise each week just by walking their pets, according to Inverse. Walking around the neighborhood is one of the easiest ways to get some physical activity for you and your dog, but there are other ways to make your dog a part of your regular workouts.   Running If you like to run or jog, whether as prep for...