☀️Welcome to the July Healthy Pet Gazette. Are you enjoying the Dog Days of Summer?
In this edition of our enewsletter, we share:
Which human foods your pets can —and can't—eat
Insights from a presentation for Spry Senior in Strongsville
A reminder to support pet parents in need
Mental and physical benefits of having pets
As always, if you have any ideas for topics you'd like to see covered in future issues of the Healthy Pet Gazette,please email me!
Thank you,
Anna M. van Heeckeren, DVM, MS
What Human Foods Can Dogs Eat?
Is your pup begging at the table? Some dogs are experts at training us to share our food. The fact is some foods humans eat are okay, while others can be dangerous. Here are some basic rules.
It's okay to feed your dog fruits like apples, bananas, blueberries, and watermelon.
Dogs can eat veggies, including broccoli, green beans, sweet potatoes, and zucchini.
They can also eat cooked meats and fish and grains, dairy, and most nuts.
Absolutely DO NOT let dogs eat:
Anything with Xylitol, an artificial sweetener (watch out for it in peanut butter!)
Chocolate
Onions and garlic
Grapes and raisins
Avocados
Keep in mind that most commercially prepared pet foods provide all the nutrition your dog needs, so any human food treats should be kept to a minimum.
Join Us Tomorrow as We Share Our Mission With Spry Senior
Dr. Anna has been sharing the One Health Organization mission with Spry Senior, an organization that facilitates healthy lifestyles for older folks. On June 28, Dr. Anna gave a presentation at Spry Senior's Strongsville location, and she will also be speaking at their Brook Park location tomorrow, on July 26th!
WHEN
Jul 26 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
WHERE
Brook Park (14770 Snow Road, Brook Park, OH)
The talk will cover the numerous benefits of living with pets, the potential risks, and the financial aspects of pet care.
We love sharing thesuccess stories of families with pets who have found assistance though One Health Organization. In case you need a reminder of what your donations do, read about Hershey, Rambo, Arlie, Pepper, Shadow, and Yukon here.
Hundreds more families are on the waiting list eagerly awaiting your support. Will you join us in making a donation today to help pet families in need?
10 Mental & Physical Health Benefits of Having Pets
We love our pets, and they love us. But did you know that living with a pet improves your mental and physical health? Here are some fascinating facts gleaned from the science on pet ownership.
Pets contribute to a stronger sense of self identity, provide a sense of security and routine, and distract people from distressing mental health symptoms.
Dogs and cats contribute to heart health, including lowering blood pressure.
People with pets are more likely to be active.
For older people, pets act as a buffer against loneliness and depression.
