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Fluoridated Water and Pets
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), “…scientific evidence does not support an association between water fluoridation and any adverse health effect or systemic disorder, including increased risk for cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, immune disorders, low intelligence, renal disorders, Alzheimer disease, or allergic reactions.” They also say […]
Give Your Pet a Once-Over
Early detection of disease such as cancer, flea and/or tick infestations, lumps and bumps, wounds, infections, can mean the difference in saving your pet (and you) a lot of pain and heartache and keeping your pet healthy. You can begin by getting your pet used to your touch, all over the body, when the pet […]