Archive for the ‘Fit As Fido’ Category

Wheatie and Dr. Marcus at the Pain Clinic (Photo by Kimberly Barlow, University Times)

Wheatie Smiles in the University Times

Check out a terrific article about therapy dogs and a wonderful photo of the University’s therapy dog Wheatie in this month’s issue of the University Times. Thanks to writer Kimberly Barlow for such a detailed look at the amazing work [...]


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Xylitol PUR Gum Review and Giveaway

When I was a kid, chewing gum had a very bad rap and “good girls” weren’t supposed to be seen chewing gum. (Hence the copious quantities stored on the under-surfaces of our school desks!) Today, dentists often encourage gum chewing [...]


The amazing cancer detecting Akita Joy (Photo courtesy of Priscilla Sharpe)

Dogs As Cancer Detectors

Taking a little break from proofreading my newest book Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care. Just halfway through and I’m SO excited about this new book. The layout is terrific and the content — including wonderful stories and tidbits from many [...]


Wheatie shares therapy services with his new pink friend

The Easter Bunny Gets A Therapy Dog Visit

When Wheatie was making his rounds at the Cancer Center, he sensed a unknown presence. A smell he’d never detected before. Suddenly, he spied it — a GIANT pink bunny! The Easter bunny! Initially, Wheatie was a bit skeptical. He [...]


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Join Me Tonight on BBC Radio Barking At The Moon

Join me tonight on BBC’s Barking At The Moon with the Barking Blondes, Anna Webb and Joann Good, as we talk about result from our new migraine study. The show starts at 5 PM EST. Woof, woof! If you have [...]


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Therapy Dogs In Cancer Care Book Proofs

This morning I opened my email to the treat of book proofs for Therapy Dogs in Cancer Care, scheduled for release in May. This is the really exciting part where I get a first look at the final layout of [...]


Wheatie and Toby getting Fit As Fido

Positive Impressions Are Enhanced When Exercising

Take a lesson from Wheatie and Toby and enjoy a spirited romp in your yard. Exercise is important for both our mental and physical health. And a recent study in the journal Appetite found that our impressions about people are [...]

 

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)