Biologically Appropriate Diets — At the Heart of Champion Petfoods
This company draws on over 35 years of experience to craft biologically appropriate diets for dogs and cats. Among the top ways to ensure optimal health for dogs and cats is to feed them biologically appropriate diets. One company that has long been at the leading edge of this approach is Champion Petfoods, makers of ORIJEN® and ACANA® pet food lines. “Champion Petfoods was founded in 1985 in a small town in Alberta, Canada,” says Jen Beechen, Vice President of Marketing. “We have been pioneers in crafting premium...
4 Summer Pet Safety Tips for Dog and Cat Parents
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Natural Enzymes: A Revolution in Dog Dental Care!
Natural enzymes are one of the most effective ways to promote good dental health in dogs. They fight plaque and bacteria, keep breath fresh, and are super easy to use in the form of premoistened wipes! Dog parents know they must take care of their pup’s dental health, but with all the products on the market, it can be tough to know what to buy. For an oral hygiene routine to be successful, the products must be easy to use and effective. Toothbrush wipes that use the power of natural enzymes check all the boxes: they’re effective,...
Handsome Ren Requests a Private Audience With You to Review His Lovableness
Meet 3-year-old rescue cat Ren! This sweet man currently enjoys a simple life in foster care and isn’t high maintenance beyond the need for a little brushing every now and then to keep his beautiful coat looking lux. One of those brushing mitts would probably send him to the moon, but what he really needs is to be adopted. Photo: SACatRescue It’s true that handsome Ren can look a tad grumpy or disgruntled at times but he actually loves nothing more than to snuggle up and watch Netflix with you all day once he realizes you’re...
TCVM food therapy for dogs and cats
We know the right foods improve and maintain health in dogs and cats, but Chinese medicine goes several steps further. We spoke to TCVM veterinarian, Dr. Marc Smith, for an understanding of food therapy from a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective. Q: Can you explain the concept of TCVM food therapy? A: According to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Theory, disease in the body is due to some type of energetic imbalance. So the goal of TCVM and food therapy is to maintain balance or bring your dog or cat’s body back...
Solutions to Frequent Cat Ear Infection Issues
A cat ear infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat issues at veterinary clinics. Given that cats are such stoic creatures, however, an infection often becomes advanced before you even really notice it. As a result, serious health issues – including hearing loss – may ensue. All this to say, it’s important to recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat and know what to do and how to treat them. Recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat Some obvious signs of cat ear infections? Your cat’s...
Keeping Your Dog’s or Cat’s Eyes Healthy and Safe
Eye care should be a regular part of your dog or cat’s wellness regimen. Know the red flags to watch out for, and what you can do to help preserve eye health and vision. If you’re like a lot of animal parents, you might doubt your dog or cat would ever encounter an eye problem, much less need to see a veterinary ophthalmologist. But eye issues are more common than you think, so it is important not to overlook your dog or cat’s eye and vision health. This article presents some helpful hints that can help you keep their eyes...
What’s Your Dog or Cat’s Astrological Sign?
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Stray Cat Found Limping Around With Severe Leg Injury Needs Your Help
Life on the streets is tough. Numerous stray cats arrive at animal shelters with injuries that require immediate medical attention. A three-year-old ginger cat arrived at Cara’s House in Louisiana as a stray with a severe injury to his leg. The shelter told us, “The radius and ulna bones broke through the skin causing a nasty, open wound with exposed bone.” The poor fella was limping around and had to be in excruciating pain. Photo: Cara’s House The cat was named Pogo. He was examined by a vet who said due to the...
Wealthy Australian Couple Seeking Full-Time Nanny for Cat
A wealthy family in Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia, is advertising for a full-time cat nanny to join their mansion in suburban Sydney. As much as we’d like to admit it, we are not making this up. The news is even more incredible when you consider many Australians are struggling right now to keep a roof over their heads due to the ongoing rental crisis there. Photo: Pixabay/woodsilver This isn’t meant as judgmental, but full-time employment to cat sit for people that are not out of town? The job posting, which appears on...
