It’s long been said that dog is man’s best friend. But pets of any kind are beneficial to your health. Neurologist Marwan Sabbagh, MD, explains.
Surprising Ways You Can Get Tetanus — Not Just From Rusty Nails
When the sun is shining, you can’t wait to get out and work in the garden. But before you get your hands dirty, ask yourself a question. When was your last tetanus shot? A tetanus shot is only good for ten years. If it’s been more than that since your last tetanus shot, don’t go … Read More
Best Ways to Prevent Your Allergies on Vacation
For many of us, the best time of year to take a vacation is also the best time to catch a big whiff of pollen and get sidelined with a super-sized sneezing fit. If you or a family member has allergies, whether seasonal, animal, dust or food-related, it’s a good idea to work them into … Read More
5 Healthy Habits You Can Learn From Your Dog
Instead of just wishing you had a dog’s life, why not pick up some of your pet’s healthy habits, says Emma Raizman, MD, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. Start with these five tips. [tn3 origin=”album” ids=”633″ transitions=”default” responsive=”1″]
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Gift Idea: Puppy or Kitten?
It’s the holiday season. Your son is begging you for a puppy and your daughter tells you she wants a kitten all her own. They swear they will take care of the new dog or cat. Though it’s tempting to want to be Super Mom or Dad and swoop in with a new fuzzy, four-legged friend, there … Read More
How to Approach a Dog (Video)
They’re man’s best friend, but dogs are not always approachable, especially if they are unfamiliar with you. Emma Raizman, MD is a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic’s Children’s Hospital. She says the safe way to approach an unfamiliar dog is slowly, with your palm up. “When you come up to a dog and bend over it … Read More
DNA for Dogs
In my last blog post, I talked about personal genomic testing for people. It turns out these tests are also available for man’s best friend, as my family found out after welcoming a new puppy into our home a few months ago. The idea behind the test is the same, too. Using a fairly simple … Read More
