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Pet Talk

Spring and Pets

Whether it’s sleeping on the bed, taking them on vacation or making them the star of the family holiday card, dogs and cats have truly become a part of the family.

With springtime in full bloom and summer not too far ahead, now is the time most people get back into healthier, active lifestyles. As family members, our pets rely on us to make important decisions and choices for them, so we should also include them in this new routine to ensure they’re living their healthiest, happiest lives.

Nationally-renowned veterinarian Dr. Bernadine Cruz discusses how pet parents can ensure their dogs and cats are living their healthiest lives through exercise, premium nutrition and the addition of a pet supplement. She gives helpful tips on how to jump start pets’ health through better nutrition and fitness this spring. 

About Dr. Cruz: Dr. Bernadine Cruz has been practicing companion animal medicine for more than20 years. She has been featured on numerous local and national television shows such as the “Early Show” and the “Today Show.”


She communicates on a daily basis in more than 3,000 veterinary reception rooms as one of the hosts for PetCare TV, and can be heard on the Internet radio show, “The Pet Doctor,” part of PetLifeRadio.com. Dr. Cruz is a certified member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists and is one of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) experts for WebMD’s Pet Health Exchange.


Dr. Cruz is the author of the “edu-taining” client-oriented book, “the Secret Sex Life of Dogs and Cats,” a past chair for the AVMA’s Council on Communications, and a frequent presenter at veterinary conferences throughout the United States. Dr. Cruz has served as a volunteer veterinarian for the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, ”The Last Great Race’“in Alaska, as well as the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race in 2009.






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