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What ARE Probiotics

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Valentines beware – your gifts for one another can cause serious harm to your fuzzy, four-legged loves.

The facts are clear and simple: pets are not humans, and not all human foods are safe for pets to consume. In fact, many human foods are downright dangerous for our furry companions. Here are some things to keep in mind – and out of your pets’ reach – as you prepare your holiday treats.

Depending on the situation, your dog might really need a set of stairs. Even if getting onto the couch or bed is simple for your dog now, that simple act might be causing a minor strain that can add up over time. And if you’re asking your dog to make big jumps – like into trucks, onto boats or out of pools – you could be running the risk of a serious injury every time your dog makes the leap.

According to a new Université de Montreal study, specifically trained service dogs can help reduce the anxiety and enhance the socialization skills of children with ASDs. These findings, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology , may be a relatively simple solution to help affected children and their families cope with these challenging disorders.

Aside from potentially saving the life of a very deserving pet, there are many great things about adopting from shelters. Here are just a few things to consider that may lead you to adopt from a shelter rather than buy from a breeder or pet store next time you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family.

f you like to dress up your pets in their Halloween finest, you’re invited to join the Teddy’s Pride Halloween Pet Costume Photo Contest 2010! All you need to do is send us a picture of your pet looking super spooky (or super cute!) in their Halloween finery by November 1. First Prize – One full year’s supply (for one pet) of Teddy’s Pride Oral Care Probiotics for Cats and Dogs, the simple probiotic sprinkle that eliminates bad breath in cats and dogs while whitening and cleaning teeth.

Researchers at London’s University of Lincoln have launched a new study aiming to reduce the risks of children being bitten by dogs. By teaching children to interact safely with their dogs, Dr. Kerstin Meints and Dr. Nelly Lakestani, from Lincoln’s School of Psychology, say they can help prevent the relatively minor dog bites from family pets.

A recent study conducted at the University of London found that children who owned dogs were less sedentary and were less likely to be overweight.

As much as we love our dogs, there are many things that are perfectly safe for humans that we should never share with our canine companions.