New Study Measures Stress in Guide Dogs

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    Posted On: Aug 24, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Adorable Apple Campaign Starring “The Invincibles” Features Dogs & Their Prostheses

If you’re thinking The Invincibles sounds like another tough-guy adventure series starring old action heroes or written around superheroes, you’d be mistaken. Instead, it’s actually the name of Apple’s new iPhone campaign highlighting super cute dogs with prostheses. What’s the tie-in, you ask? Photo: YouTube/Apple As it turns out, Apple’s iPhone has played a vital role in getting canines up and about after being left down but not out. The doggos in The Invincibles are all members of 3DPets‘ clientele...

    Posted On: Aug 23, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Unleash Your Dog’s Vitality: The Case for Daily Dog Supplements

In an ideal world, your pooch is getting all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs through their food. Newsflash: we don’t live in an ideal world. Your pup may be missing out on essential nutrients for good health, courtesy of hindrances like environmental pollution, processed food, and pup-pickiness. Enter dog supplements. As humans, we are taught – from as young as we can remember – to eat well, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly if we want to grow up big, strong, and healthy. On top of this, some of your...

    Posted On: Aug 23, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The bond between pooch and pooch parent is undeniably strong. You love that furry being more than life itself. You would do almost anything for them. Except, of course, stay at home 24/7, 365 days a year. More’s the pity, because here’s the thing: as much as you love Fido, Fido’s love for you is more than double. You are their everything. Little wonder, then, that separation anxiety in dogs is so common. Separation anxiety is thought to affect one in every four to six dogs. What’s more, a study by Green Element reports...

    Posted On: Aug 23, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch are at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

End of summer is nearing, and many people are looking to squeeze in one last getaway before fall, school, and the holidays are upon us. If you count yourself among them and are a canine owner, the Ritz-Carlton has just the thing for you. It’s their luxury pet package called Love Your Pup, and it will not disappoint. If you’ve stayed at the Ritz in the past, you know the lengths they go to in order to accommodate their guests. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat. If you go by December 31, 2023, your pup’s...

    Posted On: Aug 22, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog

From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog to the vet when he’s ailing. However, massage is one example of an alternative practice that can aid with healing and help him feel more comfortable. Canine massage has been used for some time to help dogs cope with a variety of issues, including muscle aches, anxiety, and more. “While massage is not going to be a ‘cure’ for diagnosed conditions,...

    Posted On: Aug 22, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Adaptogenic Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats

Adaptogens are compounds found in plants that can help the body to manage stress. We know they’re present in roots, herbs, and other plant substances. But a lot of people don’t realize that there are also adaptogenic mushrooms! Knowledge of adaptogens is relatively new. But people are becoming increasingly interested in them for themselves and their animal companions. Let’s look at what adaptogens are, how they benefit health, and two great adaptogenic mushrooms for dogs and cats! What Are Adaptogens? Researchers discovered...

    Posted On: Aug 21, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Fresh Dog Food For Thought

Imagine eating preservative-packed canned or dried food day in and day out. We’re not sure about you, but our bellies, and feelings, hurt just thinking about it. (Meanwhile, our taste buds have completely shrivelled up in protest at the mere thought!) Fresh food, on the other hand, tastes great, feels great, and does so much good for your health. There can be no disputing that. Now apply that same thinking to your dog’s food. Fresh dog food seems like a no-brainer seen under this light. As pet parents, we are all always striving...

    Posted On: Aug 20, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Bone Broths—Why They’re So Good for your Dog or Cat

Simple to make and packed with nutrition, bone broths give a healthful boost to your dog or cat’s diet (and your own). Whether we call it soup, broth, or stock, the most basic bone broth is made from animal bones, water, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Once you have a basic bone broth, you can add in a huge variety of nutritious and delicious ingredients. BONE BROTHS HAVE A LONG HISTORY Recipes for bone broths go back over 2,500 years and are a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine and cultural cuisines all over the world....

    Posted On: Aug 19, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Hurry Up: Canine Ambassadors Wanted for Honest Paws Peanut Butter

It’s tough to find paid gigs for a dog, but every once in a while, a pet brand will release an ad announcing that the search is on for a brand ambassador. When they do come along, the job description is usually simple enough, and there’s money and treats involved, so it’s a win-win for you and your canine. In other words, you pocket the cash, and they get the doggy treats. So, what would you say if you found out that a brand was currently looking for a peanut butter taster? Well, one is, and it’s Honest Paws. Honest...

    Posted On: Aug 18, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details