Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows of the tremendous love and acceptance pets bring. Pets don't care how we look or even how we act; they love us unconditionally. For people who are in difficult life situations, pets can be of special benefit. Petting a dog, for instance, has been shown to lower blood pressure. Animals can often reach people when human relationships may be difficult.

Pet therapy is a service we offer to area communities in which our volunteers are sent to care facilities (nursing homes...

In most cases the treatment is quick, and you pet will only be without you for a small amount of time. It is safer if you are not present, and most patients handle their treatments very well.

Our volunteers work as teams to bring Furry Friends on visits to people who live in various kinds of institutions, e.g. nursing homes, facilities for disabled or seriously ill children, hospital rehabilitation wards, the Children's Shelter, psychiatric facilities, etc. Currently our visits to facilities are in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, California.

Calories vary from one product to another because each is designed for specific life stages and lifestyles. The calorie content for each of our foods is included in our online Science Diet® product selector.

All of Science Diet foods and their ingredients are listed in our online Science Diet® product selector. You can also find a list of all product ingredients on the package.

Many animals can benefit from the services of physical therapy. In the human world of health care, we receive physical therapy after an injury or surgery, for any type of pain or dysfunction. We also receive treatment after neurological injuries (such as a stroke), for fractures, sprains or strains, for the treatment of wounds, athletic injuries, arthritic conditions (Lyme Disease) and the effects of aging (osteoarthritis). Animals can receive physical therapy for all of the above.

Anyone can be a pet therapy volunteer. You must provide your own transportation to area care facilities - we will provi...

Prescription Diet® brand pet foods are formulated to address specific medical conditions that can develop in pets. Science Diet® brand pet foods are formulated to meet the needs of healthy pets during various life stages. Prescription Diet foods are only available through your pet's veterinarian, while Science Diet foods are available through your veterinarian and at pet specialty stores, feed stores and some pet grooming facilities.

Beta blocker medications are the mainstay of therapy for most patients with the long QT syndrome. These medications are effective in about 90 % of affected subjects. However, a new study (Association of Long QT Syndrome Loci and Cardiac Events Among Patients Treated With Beta Blockers: JAMA. 2004;292:1341-1344) shows that among treated patients with LQT2 and LQT3 genotypes, there still is a high rate of cardiac events.

Physical therapy can certainly play a role in the prevention of injuries. It is critical that owners maintain the musculoskeletal health of their pets and recognize any injuries or problems. Early detection may prevent further problems from occurring.

Science Diet foods are specifically formulated to meet the energy and nutrition needs of pets of all lifestyles and life stages. Use our online product selector to help determine which Science Diet food is best for your pet's needs. We recommend you visit with your veterinarian regarding this question. Your veterinarian is the best resource regarding your pet's health and is the most qualified person to supervise the nutritional management of multiple health issues for your pet.

Science Diet brand pet foods are available at most veterinary clinics and hospitals, pet specialty stores, feed stores and some pet grooming facilities. We can help locate a veterinarian or find a retailer near you. Science Diet foods are also available online from authorized pet stores.

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soon as the stitches/sutures are removed and with the surgeons approval. Some surgeries require a post-surgical rest period. Post surgical recovery time may vary from 2-6 weeks before we can begin physical therapy. The appropriate rest time is important; giving time for the tissues to heal before therapy begins.