Pet Rx
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TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR PET’S SMILE HEALTHY. BY
Dr. Nancy Kay
give your little guy a cleaning. S YOUR DOGGIE’S BAD BREATH Choosing chews wisely. Dental SABOTAGING YOUR CUDDLE chews, additives and specially time? Does your kitty drool while formulated dry foods that have downing his dinner? If so, your fourreceived the Veterinary Oral Health legged family member likely has Council Seal of Acceptance (Vohc. dental disease. A study of Banfield Pet org/accepted_products.htm) can help Hospital’s 770-unit network identified prevent tartar buildup, but nothing dental problems as the most beats regular brushing (sorry!). common maladies among pets, Win Dr. Kay’s Doing a monthly mouth affecting 68 percent of cats book, Speaking inspection. Look for excess and 78 percent of adult dogs. for Spot! Enter at Most dental diseases, Spryliving.com/ tartar (brownish spots on the teeth), redness or swelling of including halitosis (bad promo the gums and broken or loose breath) and gingivitis (gum teeth. No need to wrestle his jaws disease) are caused by tartar open: Just pull his lips up while his accumulation. All cats and dogs can mouth is closed to get a good view. develop dental tartar, but small-breed While keeping your furry friend’s dogs like Toy Poodles, Yorkshire teeth clean does take time, your efforts Terriers, Maltese, Pomeranians and will spare her stress and discomfort— Shetland Sheepdogs are at greatest risk. and save you heartache, hassle and You can head off tartar buildup by: money in the long run. Brushing your pet’s teeth at least two to three times a week. Ask your Dr. Nancy Kay is an award-winning vet to share her secrets for success, or veterinarian and author of Speaking for Spot (Speakingforspot.com). have her observe—and critique—as you
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One Smart Move
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Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet hip-distance apart. Press into your heels and lift your hips into a bridge position. Raise your arms to the ceiling.
Tighten up here!
Point to ceiling
2 Holding the bridge position, extend your left leg so that it forms a diagonal line from your toes to your shoulders. Hold for 3-5 breaths; bend left knee and return to bridge position. Repeat with opposite leg. Complete a total of 5-8 repetitions, then lower hips to the floor.
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Keep hips parallel Keep your natural curve
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MAKE A GREAT LASTING IMPRESSION EACH TIME YOU EXIT A ROOM WITH THIS MOVE THAT STRENGTHENS AND TONES YOUR CORE, BOTTOM AND THIGHS.