http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog PolyMVA for Pets Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:09:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A personal journey by Alesia Shute Recently, the New York Times reported that the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health, is looking to study whether or not animals can have a positive effect on sick children. According to the article, ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/39/furry-friends-help-kids-during-illness-and-treatment/ Pet expert Andrea Arden on how to keep your furry friends healthy Summertime can be as much fun for your pet as it is for you. But pet owners need to take some precautions to keep their animal companions happy, cool and safe during the dog days of summer. Pet expert ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/38/protecting-your-pet-summer-safety-tips/ By Clare Bristow In this article I shall describe five common cancers found in dogs, including some of the symptoms of these cancers. (And toward the end of the article, you’ll find research and information on the role Poly-MVA for Pets may play in integrative cancer protocols.) The prognosis for the cancers ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/37/the-top-five-common-cancers-in-dogs-how-integrative-approaches-may-help/ By Jennifer Degtjarewsky Just like their human counterparts, pets need a fitness regimen to keep them on the path to good health. The first key in any pet fitness regimen is you! As the owner, it is up to you to set the routine, find the motivation and get out there ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/36/fitness-for-cats-and-dogs/ With the upsurge of pet care as a popular interest, treating our pets with the same care we extend to ourselves or our children is becoming standard. This is fantastic for most caregiving trends, except for some excessive grooming that may secretly be driving our dogs and cats batty. Another ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/35/raw-versus-cooked-dog-cat-food/ Just like their masters, dogs have very specific needs nutritionally and care-wise in general when aging due to their system weakening and their less-active behavior. Old age in canines also sort of ’sneaks up’ as it does in humans, with a gradual process of systemic changes and decline. A dog ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/34/about-your-aging-dog/ Whether you have chosen stewardship of a cat, a dog or both, providing proper care for your pet is a priority to ensure that they maintain long-term health and happiness.  In addition to caring for your pet in ways to prevent future health problems, such as choosing the best pet ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/33/three-pillars-of-pet-care/ Old dogs might be able to teach us about healthful living By Dan McFeely Can a bunch of old dogs teach us some new tricks about aging and cancer? Purdue University researcher David Waters hopes to answer that question as he embarks on a 23-day trek across the country -- meeting face-to-snout with 15 ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/31/research-barks-up-a-tree-of-long-life/ Specially trained vets are using ancient treatment to fight illness, pain By E.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter After surgery for a ruptured disk two years ago, Nelly's legs remained extremely weak. She could barely move, became lethargic and lost her appetite. Things were looking grim, but then a concerned friend took the 10-year-old to ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/30/animals-respond-to-acupunctures-healing-touch/ Fun tricks to get moving with your dog or cat. By Lauren Gelman, Prevention The pudgy pet problem Dogs may be the best workout partners ever, but too many of them aren't getting enough exercise. Nor are cats. Experts estimate that nearly 35 percent of pets today are overweight, which increases their risk ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/29/10-new-ways-to-exercise-with-your-pet/