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How & Why To Give a Dog Massage: (Your dog wants you to read this!) by  Kristina Lotz Canine massage?! That’s the response most people have when they hear you talk about massaging your dog. However, just like with people, massaging your dog can relieve pain and stress, calm nerves, and strengthen the bond you have with your dog. Rubi Sullivan , CSAMP (certified small animal massage practitioner) explains that “massage is a gentle and non-invasive therapy that is a great way to maintain your dog’s health and well-being, as well as regular veterinary visits.” What are the Benefits? Massage is a benefit to any age of dog, regardless of whether they are a family pet, star athlete, or somewhere in between. Sullivan lists several ways that massage can help any dog: Reduces anxiety Shortens healing time of strained muscles and sprained ligaments Aids in digestion Fosters a feeling of well-being Reduces pain and swelling (including intervertebral, joint a...

How To Heal Your Dog’s Tight, Uncomfortable Elbow Calluses by  Justin Palmer on March 17, 2018 What Is An Elbow Callus and What Causes Them? Sometimes called pressure sores, dog elbow calluses can appear as a result of your dog’s body protecting the bone (the ulna) that protrudes from the leg. Continual trauma caused by your dog laying down on hard surfaces causes the skin to thicken in order to protect the bone. As a result of the thickening skin, the fur often falls out and the surface becomes coarse. Tile, concrete, and hard dirt surfaces are the worst offenders on a dog’s elbow. Hardwood floors and carpet are less problematic in creating these callouses as they are softer or smoother on the fur. However, over time any surface has the potential to wear down the elbow and create a callus. Large, heavy or giant-breeds are more prone to elbow calluses. Heavy coated breeds have less elbow callus issues since their thick coat softens the blow of the elbow on...

How Counting Macros Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals BY  TRACY MORRIS Macronutrients, or “macros,” are the building blocks of nutrition. You probably know them better as carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Macros are the nutrients you need in large amounts, as they provide your body with the calories it needs to function. (Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals, and although they’re essential for good health, they don’t provide any calories and only trace amounts are needed.)  It can get a little confusing, because people often refer to foods as macros: saying bread and pasta are “carbs,” and talking about meat as “protein.” Those foods contain more of that specific macronutrient than the others. But macros are just the individual elements, and most foods are made up of a blend of all three—pasta actually contains a little protein, and meat definitely has fat!  Understanding macros can help you lay a solid foundation for a balanced diet. ...

 DENTAL TRAUMA : Treatment options for broken down permanent teeth in the mixed dentition         Management of cariously involved and traumatized permanent teeth in the mixed dentition depends on many factors.  This article will seek to identify the factors involved in the treatment planning of permanent dentition that require root canal therapy due to trauma or caries.  Immature permanent dentition requiring endodontic intervention can be researched by following the lifetime work of Jens Ove Andreasen or by reading the landmark research of Mejare Cvek and are beyond the scope of this review.  Of principal concern in the management is the mean time to permanent restoration.  In general, the permanent restoration is desired after full growth of the individual. Individual growth can be measured by taking a hand wrist film or two consecutive cephalometric radiographs that confirm no further dental growth is...

September 26, 2013 Weekly View Weekly View SECTION Bumps in the Night Guardar But February made me shiver With every paper I’d deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn’t take one more step I can’t remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride/But something touched me deep inside The day the music died Bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levy But the levy was dry And them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye Singing this’ll be the day that I die. I don’t know what that song means to you, but for me, it brings back a sad memory from my childhood. I know why it was written. Although Don McLean has never clearly defined the meaning of the song, he dedicated the album to Buddy Holly. And though it is clearly an homage to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, none of the artists are mentioned by name in the song. When asked to decipher the lyrics, McLean explained, “You will find many interpretations of my lyrics bu...

MEN’S LIFESTYLE 10 Strange Men’s Habits With Amazing Health Benefits While these habits might sound uncomfortable in theory, it turns out they're actually pretty good for you. BY  JAMI GANZ       Most of us have been told not to do a good amount of the things on this list. Maybe there wasn’t a good reason for that though. It turns out they can actually do your body wonders. Preferring One Stall Over Another We all have our own varied preferences and particulars. After all, we like what we like, and we want to have access to whatever that may be. ISTOCK While many might view wanting to use one particular bathroom stall everyday at work as opposed to another one as somewhat high-maintenance, and even a little difficult for the sake of being difficult, that’s not necessarily the case. Alright, fine, on some level, maybe refusing to use one stall because you’re used to another does display a bit of nitp...