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Dog and Cat with Fall Allergies Itch
Skin-Soothing Herbs for Dogs and Cats: Simple Ways to Reduce Itching

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Greg Tilford

From allergies to liver deficiency to diet, many factors can itch, inflame and irritate the skin of our pets. Here are herbs that can help comfort and relieve an itchy dog or cat.

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Pet Owner with Healthy Cancer-Free Dog
Cancer-Free Pets: Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy

Sep 30, 2020 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help protect and prevent a dog or cat from developing cancer as well as symptoms that pet owners need to be aware of.

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Pet Lover Playing Calming Music to Dog
Finding the Right Tune for Pets: Music Calms the Animal Soul

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free.

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Animal Care Group Bialy’s Wellness Foundation is Now Wild Hearts

Jul 31, 2020

Wild Hearts provides continuous, comprehensive care to animals with mobility issues and the people that love them, including financial and resource support, veterinary services, holistic rehabilitation therapy and more.

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Natural Ways to Keep Senior Dogs Fit and Active Amidst COVID-19

Jul 31, 2020 ● By Dr. Albert Ahn, DVM

Just like humans are putting an emphasis on exercise to stay healthy right now, we need to make sure we’re keeping our dogs active, too. Dr. Albert Ahn, DVM gives tips for natural approaches dog parents can take to keep senior dogs fit and active.

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Dog looking at plate of berry treats
Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Jul 31, 2020 ● By Tonya Wilhelm

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more.

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Dog at Eco-Friendly Green Vet Office
Earth-Friendly Pets: Our Animals Can Go Green, Too

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

Eco-friendly alternatives pet owners can choose for toys, homeopathic remedies, grooming, food and more for dogs and cats.

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Helping Separation Anxiety Dogs
Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

May 29, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories.

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Jade and Trubs: An Unlikely Love Story

May 06, 2020 ● By Carol Novello

Mutual Rescue shares compelling, true stories that demonstrate that when people adopt animals, their own lives can be dramatically transformed in positive and often unexpected ways.

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Pandemic Pets: 3 Tips for Chicagoland Pet Owners

Apr 30, 2020 ● By Carol Novello

Helpful tips to keep pets engaged—and provide something other than the coronavirus news to focus on.

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Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

Apr 16, 2020 ● By Shawn Messonnier

Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats.

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Acupuncture For Animals: Needles Work Wonders on Pets

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

Dogs, cats, horses and even animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock are reaping the benefits of holistic veterinary acupuncture for injuries, arthritis, immunity disorders and more.

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Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food

Feb 28, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson

Healthier alternatives than commercial, processed foods for dogs and cats including feeding home-cooked meals, biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) and vegan or vegetarian diets.

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Pain Relief for Pets: Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Jan 31, 2020

Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint.

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When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Dec 30, 2019

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline.

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Perfect Pet Presents: Safe and Eco-Smart Toys

Nov 27, 2019

When picking out holiday gifts for our beloved dogs and cats, follow these guidelines to make sure the toys are safe for the pet and eco-friendly for the planet.

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Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

Oct 31, 2019

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits.

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Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

Sep 30, 2019

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets.

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Learn About Natural Health in Tinley Park

Sep 17, 2019

Empowering the future of our natural health, the Trinity Health Freedom Expo will take place on October 26 and 27 at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

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Pet Peeve: Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends

Aug 30, 2019

Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals.

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