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American Humane To Honor Heroic Canines

At 14th Annual Hero Dog Awards Gala
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American Humane, the country’s first national humane Nominees for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards are: About American Humane. With offices in Palm Beach
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organization, will host the 14th Annual American Humane Dayo (Therapy); Sampson (Service and Guide/ and Washington, DC, American Humane is the country’s
Hero Dog Awards Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach on Hearing); K-9 Niki (Military); Bo (Law Enforcement and first national humane organization and the world’s largest
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Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. First Responder), and Penny (Shelter and Emerging Hero). certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane
Known as the “Oscars for Canines,” this year’s star- The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an annual, treatment of more than one billion animals across the
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studded gala will be hosted by supermodel, actress and nationwide competition that recognizes America’s standout globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane has
entrepreneur Christie Brinkley and TV personality Carson working dogs—often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary been First to Serve™ the cause of animals and has been
Kressley. Before sitting down to a sumptuous dinner, video things—such as saving lives on the battlefield, lending at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the
presentation and live entertainment, guests will have the sight or hearing to a human companion, or helping people humane movement. For more information or to support
opportunity to mingle on the red carpet with the canine achieve their goals. our lifesaving work, visit: AmericanHumane.org, and
finalists from five key categories, including therapy dogs; To purchase tickets, visit: herodogawardsgala2025. follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for
service and guide or hearing dogs; military dogs; law funraise.org, call (561) 537-5887, or email events@ the latest breaking news and features about the animals
enforcement and first responder dogs; and emerging hero americanhumane.org. with whom we share our Earth.
and shelter dogs. For sponsorship opportunities, email herodoginfo@
“Whether they protect us on the frontlines, help us americanhumane.org.
with medical challenges or just lighten our spirits with an
enthusiastic kiss after a long day, dogs save and improve
our lives in infinite ways,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president
and CEO of American Humane. “We are thrilled to kick off
the Palm Beach season with the American Humane Hero
Dog Awards Gala honoring the best of our best friends.”

‘Just Give Me

A Z-Pak’

By Steven E. Reznick,
M.D., FACP, Boca Raton
The common cold and
similar upper respiratory
tract infections of viral
origin are one of the
most frustrating types of
illnesses to treat. Patients
feel miserable. Their noses
drip and the postnasal drip
irritates the back of their
throats. Their bodies may
ache with muscle and joint pains or exacerbations of existing
pains. They cough and the irritative cough hurts their chest
wall. Sweats, chills and low-grade temperatures are common.
Change in taste and digestion with alteration of bowel habits
occur frequently as does fatigue.
When a patient acquires a viral upper respiratory
tract infection and they do not have asthma, emphysema,
chronic bronchitis or other lung disease and or
immunosuppression, we recommend rest, hydration with
warm clear solutions (tea and manuka honey, chicken or
beef broth), Tylenol for the aches and pains and time.
Cough syrup or cough drops help as well. These illnesses
frequently are accompanied by a visit or a call to their
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benefit and may cause harm they are often greeted with Consigned Furniture
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