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Health Tips For Aging Pets

People and their pets often share similar adjustments as they age: changes in weight, arthritic joints, diminished eyesight and other signs of body slowdown. The companionship of pets is a proven boost to the health of older people and helps alleviate loneliness and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that furry friends actually decrease blood pressure, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and the risk for heart attack...http://www.rightathome.net/blog/health-tips-for-aging-pets/

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