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• Parvo in Humans
  Can People Get Parvo From Pets?   There are a number of diseases that are classified as zoonotic, a term that refers to a diseases' capability to easily slip between species, infecting different species of animals, and even humans. Such has been the case with the most recent H1N1 virus, also commonly known as the swine flu, which has crossed from the po […]
• Doga: Yoga for Dogs
  Let Fido Find His 'Inner Dog'   We just love to take our dogs with us wherever we go. In the car, to the beach, for walks, a swim. And now, there’s something else you can do with your dog -- Yoga!   Dubbed "Doga," it seems this new craze is taking the nation by storm. There are books and DVDs and even classes to be had …   Getting "D […]
• Natural Pet Remedies for Flea and Tick Control
    While we may not be able to roll back the global warming trend, there are easier, softer ways to treat parasites, and ways in which we can avoid some of the pests.   A lot of people are reluctant to use chemical flea treatments because of the possibility of a toxic reaction with the skin. "If it isn't safe for my children, how can it be safe for […]
• A Cleaner, Greener Home for You and Your Pet
  Breathe Easier Knowing Your Home is Toxin Free   Out of all the toxic environments that your pet will be exposed to in its lifetime, it is the place where we feel safest that may be the most dangerous to your pet's health.   The typical modern home has more chemicals, gases, and natural toxins than anything your pet is likely to come across while roamin […]
• A Pet Guide to Going 'Green'
    Maybe you’re driving a Toyota Prius that gets 40 MPG. Or maybe you’ve got solar panels on your roof, compact fluorescent light bulbs in your home, and an organic garden in your backyard. But that doesn’t mean you should stop exploring more ways to reduce your carbon footprint. And for the rest of us, it isn’t too late to start either. There are plenty of t […]