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Allergy season is Back

Allergy season is Back

What can we do about it? Can we treat allergies with natural products? When we thought nothing else could go wrong, here they are! There’s no point in hiding because allergies are relentless! Let’s make sure we understand what we are dealing with and what tools we have in our hands. Let's begin to breakdown a few concepts:  What is an allergic reaction? It is an excessive response of the immune system. This reaction is caused by an agent that might be completely innocuous for other dogs and yet, for a dog with allergies, just by coming into contact with this agent (grass,...

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Pets Keep us Young. New Year’s Resolution: let’s get younger!

Pets Keep us Young. New Year’s Resolution: let’s get younger!

The Friend Who Keeps You Young

Adopting a pet may seem like a selfless act, but there are plenty of selfish reasons to embrace pet ownership. Research has shown that owning a pet provides an amazing array of health benefits, says Jeremy Barron, M.D., medical director of the Beacham Center for Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins.

Not ready for a full-time furry friend in your home? Offer to walk a neighbor’s dog, cat-sit for a friend, or donate time at a local animal shelter—even short interactions provide enough pet exposure to reap some of these rewards.

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