How Eastern Food Therapy Can Improve Your Dog’s Life
Based on 5,000 years of knowledge, Eastern Food Therapy has the ability to change your dog’s life, from the inside out. The Eastern Food Therapy diet, also known as Food Energetics, sounds innovative — and to many of us, it is. But this way of eating has been around for thousands of years, making it one of the most time-tested ways to improve your dog’s health and well-being. WHAT IT IS This ancient diet is based on the philosophy of using whole foods to balance the body. It endorses the notion that all foods are either...
SFO Gets New “Wag Brigade” Member, Duke the Cat
A 14-year-old rescue cat named Duke Ellington Morris is the San Francisco International Airport’s latest member of the Wag Brigade. What is the Wag Brigade, you ask? It’s a group of animals recruited to perform as therapy critters for harried passengers traveling through the Bay area. On December 3, 2013, SFO launched the program with the aim of bringing trained canines to the various terminals to make travel less stressful. The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) brought dogs certified through...
Kelp: Your New Secret Weapon in Dental Care for Dogs and Cats!
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...
Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab
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 Probiotics Can Improve Dental Health in Dogs
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...
Common Ear Problems in Dogs and Cats
From infections to age-related hearing loss, our canine and feline companions are prone to several common ear problems. Does your dog or cat scratch his ears and shake his head a lot? If so, he may have a problem. Ear issues are among the most frequently seen conditions in veterinary practice. Unlike humans, who commonly have “earaches” involving the middle and inner ear, the majority of problems in animals involve the outer or external ear canal. 1. EAR INFECTIONS In most animals, ear disease takes the form of infections. In...
Unchain Django by Giving Him a Forever Home
Okay, so he’s not exactly chained, but he doesn’t have the liberty of leaving the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson until a forever person comes along. After all, we can’t have him wandering the streets again. This is what the shelter staff at PACC had to say about this sweet boy. Django has a backstory that will really surprise you…just kidding. He was a stray like so many of our other wonderful PACC pups. Where do they all come from?? We wish Django could tell us his story, but we haven’t bridged the human/dog...
New Study Points to Fur Parents Preferring Snuggles with Pets vs. People
It seems many animal lovers are admitting to favoring cuddles with their pets more than their partners. According to a recent poll of 2,000 American pet owners conducted by OnePoll on behalf of pet brand PetSafe®, 66 percent of them said they would rather cuddle their “fur baby” as opposed to their other half, and it’s actually men who are keener to snuggle up with their beloved pets than women! We did not see that one coming. As to millennials, that generation is more likely to seek solace in the warm embrace of their...
Your Dog and Cat’s Gut Health Microbiome – Why It’s So Important
You’re probably aware that gut health is key to your dog or cat’s overall well-being, but may need some guidance on understanding their microbiome and how to support it. How much do you know about your dog or cat’s gut health? A recent survey of cat and dog parents uncovered a disconnect between an awareness that gut health is important for the health of our animals, and an understanding of how to support and maintain it. Most animal parents know that gut health is essential for overall health, but don’t know about the...
Are Probiotics and Other Supplements Good for Pets?
According to Veterinarinas.org., in 2021 alone, pet owners spent more than $123 billion on their animals, including on vitamins and other health supplements. Despite the effects of inflation, people are still spending on their beloved pets. Where in the U.S. do pet owners spend the most on health supplements? The Special Reports team at Veterinarians.org teamed up with Honest Paws, one of the leading manufacturers of premium health products for pets, to find where in the U.S. pet owners spend the most. The first is a no-brainer and likely...
