{"id":34573,"date":"2018-03-26T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=34573"},"modified":"2018-03-26T13:00:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T17:00:38","slug":"vet-takes-heal-to-a-whole-new-level-with-healthy-dog-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/vet-takes-heal-to-a-whole-new-level-with-healthy-dog-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vet Takes \u2018Heal\u2019 to a Whole New Level With \u2018Healthy Dog Expo\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ALBANY, N.Y., March 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Pet owners everywhere want to give their four-legged friends the gift of good health and greater longevity \u2013 and the newly launched <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydogexpo.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Healthy Dog Expo<\/a>, conceived by holistic veterinarian Dr. Laurie Coger, may help them to do just that. Covering topics ranging from canine cancer prevention, non-surgical treatments for cruciate injuries and safe vaccination practices to nutrition, raw food diets, pet food safety, natural dog health practices and more, the one-of-a-kind Expo, scheduled for April 7, 2018 at the Albany Marriott, is designed to offer pet owners practical tips for enhancing their dogs\u2019 health and well being &#8211; and ultimately extending their lives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Healthy Dog Expo 2018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0326-healthy-dog-expo-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Dog Expo 2018\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0326-healthy-dog-expo-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0326-healthy-dog-expo-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0326-healthy-dog-expo-696x522-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><br \/>\nConceived by holistic veterinarian and author Dr. Laurie Coger, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydogexpo.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Healthy Dog Expo<\/a> brings together a host of internationally renowned authorities on the cutting edge of natural dog health, feeding and veterinary care.<\/p>\n<p>She notes, \u201cIf you ask any dog lover what they want most, it\u2019s for their best friend to be by their side forever. Yet today, it seems our dogs battle more health challenges than ever. Rising cancer rates, musculoskeletal injuries, autoimmune disease, organ failure and more &#8211; lifespans are shorter &#8211; and we need to reverse this trend, and give our dogs the long and healthy lives they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthdogexpo.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Healthy Dog Expo,<\/a> Dr. Coger explains, is designed to give pet lovers the tools to do just that. With timely educational programming that\u2019s packed with practical tips and advice for giving your dog the healthiest life possible, the event will feature seminars, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and goodie bags for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p><em>Key <a href=\"http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/speakers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">speakers<\/a> and topics for the Expo will include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Debbie Torraca, \u201cPreventing &amp; Treating Cruciate Ligament Injuries Without Surgery\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s foremost canine rehabilitation therapist, Debbie Torraca has taught throughout the world and is widely published in the fields of canine physical rehabilitation and canine performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Susan Thixton and Jessica Sleater, \u201cThe Truth About Pet Food, Recalls and What to Do if Your Pet Gets Sick from a Recalled Food\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known as the \u201cCaped Crusader for Pet Food,\u201d Susan Thixton is a consumer advocate and voice for safe pet food and is the nation\u2019s leading authority on all things commercial pet food related.<\/p>\n<p>A renowned class action attorney, Jessica Sleater is currently representing a class of purchasers of Evanger\u2019s high-end pet food, which was falsely advertised as \u201chuman grade\u201d and \u201cUSDA inspected,\u201d and which is alleged to have led to the death of one of the plaintiffs\u2019 Pugs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Judy Morgan, \u201cA Safer Approach to Vaccines\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Judy Morgan is a certified veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractor and food therapist, as well as Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey\u2019s House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary where she works on behalf of homeless dogs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suzanne Clothier, \u201cThe Mind-Body Connection: How Health Impacts Training, Behavior and Your Relationship with Your Dog\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Suzanne Clothier is an award-winning author of videos, books and articles with a passion for building the dog\/human bond to enhance their emotional health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Billy Hoekman, \u201cFeed Dogs, Not Cancer\u201d:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Science coordinator at Answers Pet Food, Billy Hoekman works in all facets of the company\u2019s food production, and speaks throughout the country on topics ranging from nutritional concepts to environmental concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the speakers at: <a href=\"http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/speakers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/speakers\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Albany Marriot, located at 189 Wolf Road.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/registration\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">register,<\/a> visit <a href=\"http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/healthydogexpo.com\/<\/a> or call 559-372-6437, and follow us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Healthy-Dog-Expo-1258892970831436\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook page<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Healthy-Dog-Expo-1258892970831436\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Healthy-Dog-Expo-1258892970831436\/<\/a> and on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheWholisticVet\" rel=\"nofollow\">@TheWholisticVet<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<h3>About Dr. Laurie Coger:<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Laurie Coger is a holistic veterinarian, author, trainer and breeder whose mission is \u201cto guide owners down the natural dog care path, helping them to become educated and empowered advocates for their best friend\u2019s health.\u201d An honors graduate of Cornell University, with advanced training in nutrition, she received her DVM degree from Cornell\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Her practice and dog care philosophy emphasize natural methods and the benefits of a raw, natural diet, and she regularly integrates chiropractic, low-level laser, herbal, nutritional and physical therapy techniques into her treatment plans. A well-known media presence, Dr. Coger has been featured in USA Today, Dogs Naturally Magazine, Pet360, PetMD and numerous nationally known blogs and websites.<\/p>\n<p>She is the Staff Veterinarian at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caninecampgetaway.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Canine Camp Getaway<\/a> ( <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caninecampgetaway.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.caninecampgetaway.com\/<\/a> ) and is currently working on the second edition of her book, \u201cVaccines Explained: The Wholistic Vet\u2019s Guide to Vaccinating Your Dog.\u201d<\/p>\n<p># # #<br \/>\n<strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Laurie Coger<br \/>\nHealthy Dog Expo<br \/>\nPhone: 559-372-6437<br \/>\nEmail: info@HealthyDogExpo.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALBANY, N.Y., March 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Pet owners everywhere want to give their four-legged friends the gift of good health and greater longevity &#8211; and the newly launched Healthy Dog Expo, conceived by holistic veterinarian Dr. Laurie Coger, may help them to do just that. 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