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Summertime Safety Series (Part III)

Now that you’ve read The Summertime Pet Safety Series parts I (The Dog Days of Summer) and II (Summertime Festive Food Safety), let’s move onto the final topic of pet-safe car travel.
Summertime presents abundant opportunities to get outside; far more than permitted during winter’s chilly months. Sunny skies and balmy weather

Functional Strength Training Series (Part III): Hamstrings
Knee pain is the most common complaint from those with joint pain. In previous articles, we established that strengthening the stabilizer muscles around your knees will help ease your pain. The knee is supported by the quadriceps (quads), hamstrings and calf muscles.
The hamstrings are often neglected because many people

Summertime Safety Series (Part II)
In the first part of FlexPet’s Summertime Pet Safety Series (see The Dog Days of Summer), we explored the environmental and climate related concerns associated with warmer weather. In this next part of the series we will cover the health concerns surrounding food focused celebrations that are synonymous with summertime fun.
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Over the past few months there has been an increase in rabies related incidents across America. Numerous dogs, cats and farm animals have been euthanized because of contact with rabid animals. Almost any animal can carry the disease from squirrels to raccoons, all of which are prevalent almost everywhere in the United States. Making sure

Stress is a killer. Almost a quarter of all Americans report being under significant amounts of stress on a daily basis. Stress can not only degrade your emotional well-being, but has severe consequences on your physical health as well. It has been linked to the development of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity

It is the most important beverage available. It is essential for proper functioning of every part of the human body and fortunately, is readily available just about anywhere you go. I’m talking of course about water. It is National Drink Water Week (May 6-12) and the best way to celebrate is to drink water of

Nutrition Tips and Tricks Series (Part III)
“Are Your Joints Thirsty?”
Of all the nutrients required by the human body to survive, there is only one that you cannot live without for more than a few days - water. Water makes up 55-75% of the human body and is responsible for maintaining the vitality and integrity of

This week is National Pet Week and there are many ways to celebrate. The holiday itself is observed in the United States and many other parts of the world. According to NPW’s website, the goals of National Pet Week are to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary

Is your pet overweight or obese? If you’re not sure, then it’s time to learn weight loss and assessment techniques – your pet’s health depends on it!
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), estimates that 51% of dogs and cats (approximately 89 million pets) in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity is the

Injury is a risk factor for just about every physical activity. Sports in particular are notorious for the associated injuries. Amateurs and professionals alike will all experience some type of sports related injury during their career. Fortunately, sports medicine has advanced in recent years to aid in the healing and recovery aspects of injury. Despite