by Emily Stewart One of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent or trusted caregiver. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has initiated the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign. The intent of the campaign is to provide guidance, information, and materials for parents […]

Be a ‘roll’ model: Wear your bike helmet to protect against serious injury by Patti Bihn, BSN, RN Bicycling is good for your health, your wallet, and the environment. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more children ages 5-14 go to the emergency room for bicycle-related injuries than any other activity, and […]

Nurturing Healthy Connections by Anna Webber, LMSW Do you remember how easy it was to make friends when you were younger? It seemed like a simple swing on the swings could lead to an instant connection and a lifelong bond. As you grow older, however, making immediate connections doesn’t happen as often. You may become […]

by Cindy Anderson, DVM Laser therapy for pets can help in many cases by promoting healing and reducing inflammation and pain. This increasingly popular treatment option goes by many names: red-light therapy, photo biomodulation therapy (PBMT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Benefits of laser therapy for dogs Many canine/feline health issues have responded positively to […]

Give Your Brain A Break: The Power of a Quick Meditation by Kathy Walz, LMSW, CPC Spring is here! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it seems like we have been waiting a long time for this. If you’ve taken a minute to notice the green surroundings or the music in the trees, […]

Pain management for cats and dogs by Cindy Anderson, DVM Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis, and cancer-related pain, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age […]