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What to consider when getting a second pet
Health, Just for you, Pets
Jessica Perkins 
September 19, 2022
Pet owners are prone to assign human feelings and emotions to their animals, including their pet’s desire for a companion. Are these feelings legitima...
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The difference between good and bad fats
Health, Healthy Eating, Mind and Body, ...
Jessica Perkins 
August 15, 2022
Most Americans have been advised to adhere to a diet low in saturated fats to promote heart health. However, the paradigm for what constitutes a healt...
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Fresh “people” foods prove healthy for pets
Health, Just for you, Pets
Jessica Perkins 
August 8, 2022
Feeding a pet table scraps has long been discouraged, for fear of poor pet nutrition or gastronomical problems. However, a growing number of veterinar...
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It’s time to work out with your pet
Active Life, Health, Inspiration
Jessica Perkins 
June 27, 2022
Have you ever seen a dog with its head down, front legs extended and haunches on the air? Well, when yoga instructor Leta Koontz assumes the downward ...
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Explore the ever-expanding role of service animals
Health, Just for you, Pets
Jessica Perkins 
June 27, 2022
Most people think of service animals as those dogs that assist individuals with visual and hearing impairments. These are the animals you’re most like...
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Winter skin care 101
Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...
Jessica Perkins 
January 12, 2018
Dry, flaky skin can be itchy and irritating. Even individuals who tend toward oily skin on their face often battle dry skin on their body in the winte...
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What to consider before gifting a pet
Health, Just for you, Pets
Jessica Perkins 
December 5, 2017
People sometimes have grand visions of surprising their loved one on Christmas morning with an adorable new puppy or a precious, little kitten. While ...
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Why your next family pet should be a reptile
Health, Just for you, Pets
Jessica Perkins 
December 5, 2017
In the years since Gary Oeschsle opened his first pet store in Rochester, New York, in 1962, he has learned a lot about reptiles. In fact, about 25 ye...
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Healthy soups to keep you warm all winter
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Jessica Perkins 
December 5, 2017
This time of year, produce aisles are brimming with winter squash, leeks, mushrooms, cranberries and a host of other seasonal items. While it may seem...
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