(NECN) – So how do you go about reading between the lines of the nutrition label on pet foods?
Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston joins Vicki Croke on the Secret Life of Animals with some tips.
Scratch your dog’s winter itch off the to-do list with an oatmeal bath in a bottle – and much more. Vicki checks out the latest in retail itch relief from Especially for Pets.
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Is it winter itch – or a more serious allergy problem? Get to the source of your dog’s constant scratching – with help from Dr. Smithie!
(NECN) – Well dogs score again.
Scientific research keeps showing us how good dogs are for us and the latest is nothing short of remarkable, as the lead scientist says herself.
A new study from the University of Missouri compares older people in a walking program:
Part of the group chose humans as exercise partners, and part chose to walk dogs from a local shelter.
and guess what?
The people walking dogs were much more consistent about getting out there and showed a much bigger improvement in fitness.
The walking speed among dog walkers?
It went up by 28 % and many increased their balance and strength so much they stopped using walkers and canes.
The human-companion group only increased speed by 4%, and they often made excuses not to go out at all.
As researchers crunch the numbers further, they suspect they’ll document improvement in areas like depression and anxiety too.
Joining Vicki Croke to talk about why dogs are superior exercise partners and how we can best take advantage of that are Dr. Martha Smith, head vet at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Dr Martha Smith on Secret Life of Animals
(NECN) – Do you ever feel a little uncomfortable at a vet hospital when your dog or cat is taken from you and brought to a back room for a procedure like a blood draw?
Do you wish you could curl up next to them in the cage when they have to spend the night?
As more and more human hospitals allow family members to stay with patients through medical procedures and hospitalizations, should we be thinking along the same lines for our pets?
Joining the Secret Life of Animals with more on that issue is our own Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Tired of cleaning out the litter box? Check out a product that does it for you – or go green with the latest eco-friendly kitty litter.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist shows us the latest cat litter products on the market today.
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You’ve heard the talk about swine flu and even dog flu, but there’s a virus that can also cause respiratory distress for cats.
Learn more about feline calici virus from Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
On Secret Life of Animals we’re answering your questions, but we’re also getting some information on a puppy’s first checkup.
Joining Vicki Croke with more is Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
If you’ve been tied down all month doing your taxes, you might want to take a break to spend some time with your dog or cat. But, if you can’t break away from the forms long enough to hit the park, we’ve got some products perfect for a little indoor play — and also perfect for keeping your pet occupied while you work.
From ‘Chick-toria Beckham,’ the chew toy, to a fantasy fish bowl for your cat, Dr. Martha Smith shows off some stress relievers from Especially for Pets.
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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