Inseparable Kitten Sibs Need Forever Home with Like-Minded Snuggler
It’s common knowledge cats are a lot more independent than dogs and therefore, not always as needy for attention via cuddles and hugs. For many people, it’s part of the allure of what might be considered a lower-maintenance pet. But that’s not how all feline fanciers roll. Some folks want cuddle bugs rather than an indifferent housemate that might view their frequent attempts to bond with disdain. If you dream of having snuggly kitties, then you may have just found them. Meet Sherbet and Sorbet, a couple of super sweet...
Top 12 Pet Cancer Prevention Tips
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...
Why Dogs Need Variety in Their Food
Rotational Feeding Gives Them the Nutrition They Need It’s long been the advice of choice to put your dog on one food and keep her on it for her lifetime. But what if that isn’t exactly accurate? It is true that dogs who have been fed the same food for many years can experience stomach upset when abruptly changing their diet. But it is also true that feeding them the same meat and other ingredients day after day means your dog is not getting the wide range of amino acids and nutrients necessary for optimum health. Can You Switch...
A free editorial calendar template for your animal organization’s marketing efforts
Does your animal well-being organization use an editorial calendar to strategize and organize its marketing efforts? If not, or if you want some inspiration for your current plan, be sure to check out this toolkit from HeARTs Speak and Human Animal Support Services. Throughout the past year, the organizations have created a series of communications kits to help you talk to your constituents about the many ways that you are supporting people and pets (and how they can, too!). Now, they’ve created a way for you to use...
Important Info for Cat Owners: Did You Know Felines Can Get Heartworms? Regrettably, it’s True!
Similar to canines, cats can get heartworms after being bitten by an infected mosquito — although they are not nearly as susceptible to infection as dogs. According to the FDA, a cat is not a natural host of heartworms because the worms do not thrive as well inside of their bodies, but both indoor and outdoor cats are at risk for heartworm disease. This is news many feline lovers will find surprising, as we so often associate the debilitating illness with dogs. Regardless, if left untreated, heartworm disease will progress to damage the...
Rescue Dog Zhuzha’s Heartbreaking Story Has a Much Happier Ending
As pitiful cases go, Zhuzha’s was right up there. An adorably sweet 2-year-old dog that was likely left homeless by the war in Ukraine, she had been spayed by a city neutering program and apparently released back onto the streets. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Zhuzha was eventually reported to @lovefurryfriends, a rescue group living and working in Ukraine with the aim of helping homeless animals during all of the chaos. After hearing about the gentle pup, they made their way to the part of the city she’d been reported in and...
Wild Alaska Salmon Oil Formula and your dog — How to determine quality
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Science-backed human and animal bonding, grant opportunity and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How the Open Arms Challenge allowed this rescue organization to become more accessibleThe Open Arms Challenge starts next month, and we’re highlighting Salem Friends of Felines (SFOF) in Oregon to provide a little inspiration! SFOF is a rescue organization that won a grant for the Most Effective Use of Open and Welcoming Menu Items in the 2021 Open Arms Challenge. The Challenge was instrumental in obtaining the… Learn More Using science to improve...
PointPet—Always Looking for a Better Solution
Matthew Mazi and his wife Nevenka watched their beloved dog, Tik, suffer from escalating pain in his joints. A diagnosis of arthritis had stolen Tik’s zest for life, breaking their hearts in the process. The Mazis knew there had to be a better solution for canine arthritis than anything that was currently on the market. Research Revealed Product Drawbacks After some exhaustive research, Matthew and Nevenka discovered that some hip and joint supplements, and hemp products, could give arthritic dogs relief — but they were often hard...
Summer Coat Care for 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...
