As you all can see, Pre Surgical Preparations have begun with the mandatory Puppy Prep Party to create a sense of calm and care! This new strategy assures a far more successful outcome for the patient by reducing unnecessary stress and activating the hormone oxytocin in the body. Pet ownership has been linked to physical benefits such as reduced risk for heart disease, lower stress levels, fewer doctors visits, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. We can refer back to hormones and chemicals like oxytocin, cortisol and dopamine. Oxytocin has been found to relieve pains like headaches, cramps and overall body aches. Lower levels of cortisol can account for lower stress levels and contributes to some of those heart and blood pressure related benefits. I absolutely love the Dr. Dog team so much!!! It brings a whole new meaning to the common command “Heal” wouldn’t you agree??? Is there a “Dog-ter” in the house? I’m feeling a bit ruff!!! I guess it’s time to roll over so I can try...