Watching Their Manners: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Begging
Does this scene sound familiar? You sit down at the table to eat and suddenly you sense that you’re being watched. You look down and your dog is right there, staring at you with those puppy dog eyes they know are so hard for you to resist. You do your best to ignore them, but when the whining and barking begin, you relent and give them what they’re looking for: a little snack from the table. If this is a regular occurrence in your home, you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone – many pet parents struggle...
Chiropractic care for canine anxiety
We usually think of chiropractic care in terms of relieving pain in our dogs, but it can also have a positive effect on canine anxiety. Anxiety is your dog’s response to stress. Happiness, on the other hand, is not just a warm puppy, as the old saying goes – but a warm puppy with a normal nervous system. This article looks at how displacements in a dog’s vertebrae can affect his nervous system and contribute to anxiety; and also how chiropractic care can correct the problem. How does anxiety arise from vertebral...
Doug to the Rescue
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...
How to Adapt Your Home to an Aging Pet
Just like you had to make changes to your home when you brought home your puppy or kitten, you’ll have to make adjustments as your pet ages. Senior pets have different needs than their younger counterparts, much of which revolves around adapting their environment to suit their changing abilities. Fortunately, no major remodel is required, as there are countless products and accessories designed specifically for this stage of your pet’s life. Switch to a diet that supports their physical and mental health Senior pets can have...
How sustainable is your dog or cat’s lifestyle?
Your four-legged friend’s carbon “pawprint” is probably larger than you think! Here are 8 ways to make his lifestyle more sustainable. Sustainability is a hot topic these days. McGill University in Montreal defines it as “meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” When we take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle, we also need to factor our dogs and cats into the equation, and find ways to reduce their own carbon “pawprint”. What...
Do dogs grieve?
Dogs may not experience and process grief the same way we do, but the behavioral changes that occur after a human or animal companion passes indicate they do feel a sense of loss and bereavement. Back in 1969, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote the definitive book about grief, titled On Death and Dying. In it, she speaks about the universality of grief and how it’s a process we all experience when a loved one passes away. One of the key contributions of the book are the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger,...
Holistic vets who work with animal communicators
Once dismissed as bogus, animal communication is starting to be taken more seriously by holistic veterinarians, some of who are now working with communicators to help enhance patient care. Animal communicators have been around almost as long as holistic veterinarians. But it’s only been more recently that they’ve started working together as a way to enhance care for their clients and patients, respectively. For those unfamiliar with animal communication, the practice involves telepathic communication with an animal through images,...
Prevent and manage arthritis in your pet
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...
Foxtail barley — a danger to your dog
This long feathery grass looks beautiful, but foxtail barley seeds have tiny barbs can attach to your dog’s coat and burrow into his skin, ears and nose. Find out how you can protect him. If you walk or run your dog in rural areas, be aware of a plant called foxtail barley. This tall feathery grass develops seed heads with tiny barbs that can attach themselves to your dog’s coat and work their way into his skin, paw pads, ear canals and nasal cavities. These barbs cause a lot of discomfort, and if they get lodged in deep,...
Can I Feed My Pet Human Food? Some Thanksgiving Turkey?
Whether it’s a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings, an array of snacks while watching the parade, or something in between, for many families Thanksgiving revolves around food. But where does your pet fit into this? They’re a beloved family member so you understandably want them to be involved, but can you feed your pet human food? The short answer is no, in general, pets should not eat human food, but there are plenty of other ways you can make Thanksgiving special for your pet. Why should I avoid feeding my pet human food?...
