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When it comes to your health, 2021 is the year to focus on your health and if you have a pet in your home it's important to know that pets can carry diseases that can make you and others sick. Then again, if you're mindful of the basic principles of staying clean and the importance of preventive pet care, these are really easy to do. Without further ado, here are 8 basic, simple things to stay healthy around pets. 1. Always wash your hands. Don't forget your child's hands, too! Our hands are magnets for dirt and germs. If you're...

Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits? Over the past 10 years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies. Scientists are looking at what the potential physical...

If you have pets in your home and worried by the COVID-19 going around, this FAQ by the CDC can provide helpful information on some of the questions or concerns you have about protecting you and your pets during this pandemic. Source: CDC

As you might already know, the COVID-19 pandemic has been very difficult for many of us to carry on our normal daily lives. Public gatherings have been canceled. Businesses have either closed to foot traffic and employees sent home. Travel to and from places within neighborhoods and elsewhere have put everyone on edge. As we cope through these difficult times, know that there's always GOOD things even in the worst of times. If you have love ones in your home, these days make it a great time to spend quality time together. Streaming movies, playing board games, and going on...