How Pets Can Motivate You to Stick to a Healthy Routine

The only people who think that pets are “just” animals are the ones who have never had a pet! At the end of a long workday, there is nothing better at melting away the stress than your dog’s excited jumps of greeting or the loud purr from your cat as it winds its way through […]

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Healthy Pets, Healthy Peeps

I’ve said it before and most assuredly, I’ll say it again, and again, and again…Studies are verifying, but those of us who spend our lives with animals already know, that the bond between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners and hopefully to our furry, feathered, hooved, […]

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You Can Teach an Old Dog (or Cat) New Tricks and Should!

With the ceremonial lighting of candle #7 on the doggie bone or kitty fish birthday cake, it is generally assumed your best friend has emBARKed on his golden years.  Giant breeds enter seniorhood around 6 while smaller dog breeds and cats closer to 9.  Though often premature to consider your best pal a senior citizen, […]

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