Dog-people, cat-people, bunny, horse, fish and bird-people all have one thing in common: they connect with and love animals. Even the most hardened and grumpy person can become a softy when a puppy is placed in their arms. Animals have a power that many in the scientific community have had a difficult time quantifying. Several studies have now shown how beneficial pet interaction can be to both mental and physical health. In this video, Loren Shook, CEO and Co-Founder of Silverado Senior Living, discusses the importance of pets in Silverado’s model of care.

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http://www.treaschwigveterinaryclinic.com/ Tips on taking care of your older cat. Join our senior pet newsletter Debra Garrison, DVM at Treaschwig Veterinary Clinic

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Cat acne is often misunderstood, but it usually forms on the chin in pustules and pimples. Treat cat acne by keeping the chin clean and free of irritants with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on cat health and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Potential internal parasites in cats include round worms, tape worms and hookworms. Learn more about internal parasite symptoms and treatments in cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.

Expert: Tracy Carreiro
Bio: Tracy Carreiro is member of The Faxon Animal Rescue League. The League was founded in 1913 to help overworked and abused draft horses.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Medical information for pets in a veterinary hospital is charted everyday to keep track of food intake, temperature, medications and blood work. Find out about pet medical information with tips from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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For the first stage of pregnancy, a cat will not show any signs, but two to three weeks before delivery, the mother cat will have an increased appetite, swollen mammary tissue and a larger abdomen. Be sure to feed mother cats, or queens, the proper nutrition required to support kittens with advice from a veterinarian in this free video on pregnant cat care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Cat flea and tick topical treatments should be applied to the skin between the cats shoulder blades. Learn more about applying flea and tick treatments on cats with tips from a veterinarian in this free cat health video.

Expert: Tracy Carreiro
Bio: Tracy Carreiro is member of The Faxon Animal Rescue League. The League was founded in 1913 to help overworked and abused draft horses.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Homemade cat food is sometimes necessary for cats with severe food allergies or other intestinal problems. Feed a cat homemade food with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Dr. Katrina Warren, host of Housecat Housecall® a reality television series presented by Purina® Cat Chow®, talks about houseplants that can be toxic to your cat.

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Fixing your dog or cat is important for their own safety and health, and it reduces the overpopulation of stray animals. Spay or neuter your pet with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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