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Why Is There A Dog in The Hospital?

Check out new facts on therapy dogs at this week’s PetMeds Blog. Then you’ll probably start looking for a canine therapist at your next visit to the doctor!


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Service Dogs Help Carry The Olympic Torch and Spirit

The Olympic games are always a wonderful time to see the world coming together. This year’s Olympics will be even more Fit As Fido as the Olympic torch will be accompanied along part of its journey by two amazing service [...]


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Take Great Strides to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

One of the easiest ways to get involved in your community this summer is to join a charity walk. My terriers look forward to May when the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts the National Great Strides Walks to raise awareness of [...]


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Cat Scratches and Arthritis

You’ve probably heard about an infectious illness called cat scratch disease. As the name suggests, cat scratch disease occurs after being scratched or bitten by infected cats — usually kittens. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella that [...]


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Boost Your Health — Volunteer!

Who doesn’t want to get healthier? We all know we should exercise daily, eat nutritious foods, and sleep about 8 hours each night. Another great way to make a difference in the life of someone else and your own health [...]


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What Have You Done That Never Would Have Happened If You Didn’t Have Your Dog?

When you look back on your life, you’ll find turns you took in the road that were guided by your dog. Perhaps on a walk you’d intended to keep going straight, but your dog insisted on turning left and, on [...]


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Buy Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care: A Valuable Complementary Treatment

Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care Paperback $60.00 USD

 

Books by Dr. Marcus


Fit as Fido
A Doctor's Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing: The Power of Wagging Tails
Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care: A Valuable Complementary Treatment
Your Cancer and Your Dog (Due for release July 2013, Diamedica Publishing)