Eco-Friendly Options for Your Dog or Cat’s Remains
Losing a beloved dog or cat is the most difficult part of being an animal parent. Exploring eco-friendly options for her remains can help lighten the burden on you and the planet. No one wants to think about the day they have to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat. But planning ahead by considering the various options available for your companion’s remains can help make life a little bit easier when the time comes. This article focuses on eco-friendly alternatives that are easier on the environment than conventional burial or cremation....
How to Help a Reactive Dog Without Meds
Reactive behaviors in dogs range from overexuberant playfulness to excessive fear and aggression. While medications are often prescribed to calm reactive dogs, a combination of training and supplements offers a better solution. Reactivity is a serious issue that impacts many dogs. While many dog parents and veterinarians turn to prescription medications as a first step, there are better options for managing reactive dogs, including positive training, calming supplements, and mental stimulation through games and puzzles. UNDERSTANDING...
Tech-Savvy Dogs and Cats
How technology and ai are changing the way you care for your dog or cat. In recent years, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have been revolutionizing how we care for our dogs and cats. From self-cleaning litter boxes to smart collars that record your dog’s every step, these innovations are transforming and streamlining your role as an animal parent. Let’s look at how technology and AI are changing the face of companion animal care. WHAT IS AI AND WHERE DID IT COME FROM? Most of us think of AI as a brand new concept, but...
Natural Flea and Tick Prevention (That Really Works!)
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...
3 Tips to Find the Right Professional Pet Sitter
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...
TCVM for Chronic UTI in Dogs and Cats
Why Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is more effective than conventional meds for dogs and cats with chronic UTI. Chronic lower urinary tract inflammation (UTI) is one of the most challenging and frustrating conditions affecting our dogs and cats. In this article, we’ll look at how a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) approach can be effective at treating this common problem. DEFINING CHRONIC UTI Chronic UTI is a recurrent or persistent bacterial infection of the bladder in the absence of neoplasia, stones,...
Benefits of Raw Food Diets for Dogs and Cats and How to Switch!
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...
Products that Support Your Dog or Cat’s Dental Health
Check out a selection of products to help enhance at-home dental care for your dog or cat. Regular dental care is as vital to a dog or cat’s health and well-being as it is to us. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs and cats show early signs of periodontal disease as early as three years of age, and the problem only worsens unless preventive measures are put in place. Along with regular veterinary checkups and a healthy lifestyle that includes a wholesome natural diet, your dog or cat can benefit from the...
7 Mental Enrichment Activities to Help Your Dog Recover from Surgery
If your dog has just had surgery, long walks and play dates at the park will be off the table for a while. These mental enrichment activities will support her recovery by helping to prevent boredom, stress, or reinjury. When your dog returns home after surgery, the time will soon come when her grogginess wears off and her energy sparks back in. This can be a challenge if she feels she’s ready to go for walks, play fetch, and bounce off the furniture the way she did before. But what your dog really needs is rest, which means you’re...
Why Low Level Laser Therapy Leads the Pack for Agility Dogs
Agility dogs have great athletic talent. But with that – alongside intense training and competition – comes a much greater propensity for musculoskeletal injury and degenerative joint disease. DOG MED LASER – THE LLLT PACK LEADER You don’t have to be a trainer, veterinarian, agility expert or athlete to understand that agility dogs push their bodies to the limit. Low Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) — applied before and after each training session and competition — counteracts this stress and keeps agility dogs...
