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Heart-To-Heart With a Horse: Their Gentle Empathy Helps Us Heal

Jan 31, 2017 10:45AM ● By Sandra Murphy

What avid horse-lovers know, people in emotional distress are now learning: Horses have a way of encouraging us to feel whole and happy.

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Functional Medicine for Pets: Why the Best Vets Use It

Dec 28, 2016 01:34PM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Most vets turn first to pills and surgery, but functional medicine vets consider an animal’s genetic makeup and exposure to toxins and generally lean toward more gentle natural treatments and prevention.

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Fetch, Stretch, Dance: Make Your Dog an Exercise Buddy

Nov 30, 2016 11:03AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Instead of just walking the family dog, there are vigorous, heart-pumping ways to work out with a furry friend, even in inclement weather.

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Stoned Doggies: Dangers vs. Benefits of Pet Marijuana

Oct 31, 2016 08:13AM

Although a certain form of marijuana can ease pet pain, dogs that mistakenly gulp THC-laced food can suffer trembling and seizures.

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Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets: The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

Oct 31, 2016 08:13AM ● By Sandra Murphy

To find a kennel that loves your pet like you do, focus on cleanliness and eco-friendliness.

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Cat-astrophe: How to Slim a Fat Feline

Sep 30, 2016 08:20AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Three of five American cats are overweight, but simple feeding and exercise strategies can restore a plump feline to jungle-cat sleekness.

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Happy Furry Home: Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

Aug 31, 2016 11:07AM ● By Sandra Murphy

If you love to live with pets but not their dirty feet and fluff balls, here are effective strategies to keep our space—and theirs—sparkling clean.

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Canine Massage Therapy Available In Home or In Office

Aug 02, 2016 12:40PM

Certified canine massage therapist Nancy McDonald, of Animal Ally, guides and assists humans and their pets in achieving optimum health, nat...

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Handle Wild Things With Care: How to Help Injured Animals

Jul 29, 2016 10:30AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Many critters that look abandoned or hurt don’t actually need our help—but if we do see a bird, squirrel, turtle or other wild animal in distress, here’s a guide on what to do.

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Protect Pets from Parvo and Distemper

Jun 30, 2016 11:38PM ● By Brittney Penn

The Holistic Animal Care Shoppe provides education, support, prevention and reversal of pet disease, such as Parvo and Distemper

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Cool Chow: Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

Jun 30, 2016 08:58AM ● By Sandra Murphy

With a little time and ingenuity, we can ease our furry friends through the heat with homemade icy preparations of fruit, veggies and poultry.

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets: How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Pets such as bulldogs and rabbits are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, but we can cut the risks by taking preventive measures and knowing what to do if a pet is overcome.

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Stressed-Out Pets: Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

Apr 29, 2016 09:02AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Life as a beloved American pet might seem ideal, but 70 million of our cats and dogs are medicated for anxiety and depression.

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Holistic Horse Care Tips

Apr 01, 2016 07:13PM

Horses see themselves as prey, therefore they must be handled with calm, slow motions

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HEART of Tucson: Stopping the Cycle of Abuse, One Horse at a Time

Apr 01, 2016 05:41PM ● By Cindy Butierez

Equine have a big presence in our Southwest community, but prices of feed, boarding, veterinarian and farrier care have gone up drastically in the past 10 years

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