Shedding Season is the Worst Time of Year to Sleep with Pets
For years there’s been debate over whether or not it’s dangerous to allow pets to climb into bed and sleep with us. While you’ve likely read numerous reports on the subject, doctors are warning that allowing your pets to sleep in your bed during shedding season could actually result in a plethora of health issues. Spring is considered shedding season as animals lose the winter coats they put on in the fall to keep them warm over cold winter months. It’s the time of year we’re constantly sweeping, vacuuming, and...
“Keep San Diego Doody Free” is All About Clean Water
A public education campaign in San Diego, California, called “Keep San Diego Doody Free,” was launched as part of a county-wide initiative known as Project Clean Water. It aims to encourage dog owners to pick up after their dogs and dispose of animal waste on their property regularly. Consistency is key. The same goes for dog walking or hikes. If they defecate, you need to pick it up and dispose of it properly to help reduce bacteria from finding their way into public waterways. “Picking up after your dog might not seem like...
Weight Management for Dogs: Healthy Eating Habits and Exercise
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your dog’s health and happiness. Obesity in dogs can lead to many health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. At the same time, being underweight can cause malnutrition and a weakened immune system. Let’s talk about dog weight management, which combines proper nutrition and regular exercise. Find Out if Your Dog Is Overweight Lots of dog parents don’t know what a healthy body weight is for their pup. Dogs come in different shapes and sizes, so it’s...
What to Know Before Getting Your First Dog
Dogs are loyal and affectionate and make great companions. However, you should know a few important things before bringing a furry friend into your home. This article will cover essential considerations and responsibilities of being a dog parent, from finding the right breed to keeping them happy and healthy while you’re away. Lifestyle and Living Situation Find a breed/dog that matches your lifestyle and living situation. Some breeds of dogs are more active than others and may require more exercise and outdoor space, while others are...
Could a Gluten-Free Diet Improve Your Pup’s Digestive Health?
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...
Ticks Prefer Humans Over Animals When it Comes to Choosing Hosts
Flea and tick season is quickly approaching, and in some states, it’s already here. If you live somewhere that doesn’t get cold enough for long enough over the winter, you likely have to deal with them far more frequently. As climate change increases, we could be looking at them year-round in areas no one ever expected. The problem is, you don’t have to be a hiker or an outdoorsy type to be exposed to the blood-thirsty little buggers. Your pets could be bringing them home. Unfortunately, once that happens, they could be...
Overbred Dogs From Backyard Breeders Get Second Chance On Flight To Freedom
Dogs love unconditionally and ask for so little in return. They just want to be loved and cared for. Sadly, many are used by unscrupulous people motivated by profit. Female dogs are bred again and again by backyard breeders and puppy mills and tossed aside when they are no longer of use. Harriet, a 4-year-old poodle, and Sophia, a 5-year-old mini golden-doodle, have spent their entire lives having puppies. The sweet girls were surrendered to the already overcrowded Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana by backyard breeders when they...
How Your Dog Can Benefit from Medicinal Mushrooms
After CBD, medicinal mushrooms have become the next big focus of interest among dog parents and veterinarians. Mushrooms offer potential health benefits to dogs, not only for maintaining health and wellness, but also for addressing difficult-to-manage problems such as cancer, canine dementia, stress and anxiety, and seasonal allergies, to name just a few. This article is a comprehensive introduction to medicinal mushrooms and how they can be used to improve canine health and well-being. ANSWERING FOUR KEY QUESTIONS Dog parents and...
Raw Frozen Dog Treats Set Tails (and Tongues) Wagging
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...
Milk Thistle — A Natural Detox Herb 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...
