How to Use Top-Quality Treats and Toys to Help Separation Anxiety 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...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Dog
If you want your relationship with your dog to grow, try looking for new ways that you can connect with your pup on a deeper level. This could include trying new activities together, making changes to your daily routine, or learning to better understand their non-verbal communication. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of five ways of strengthening your relationship with your dog. Make every meal time special For many dogs, the quickest way to their heart is through their stomach. If this sounds familiar, a great way to...
Giving Lost Pets Get a ‘Free Ride Home’ Helps People, Pets, and Shelters
So far this year, field officers with Pasadena Humane in California have gotten 293 loose and lost pets back to their owners without those pets ever entering the shelter. That’s nearly 300 animals, mostly dogs, along with a handful of wayward cats, who are home snoozing on the couch—not in a kennel in a very full animal shelter. They’ve done it with a program they call simply Return to Owner, or RTO—other organizations use the charming name Free Ride Home—through which pets found in the field are returned...
Secrets for Socializing a Puppy, According to a Dog Specialist
Socializing is a critical task when you bring a new pup into your home. But there are good and bad ways to approach dog socialization. What’s more, you only have a small window to work with your pup to help them build a strong and confident attitude. Dogs that aren’t socialized properly can experience stress and fear in the face of new things, and this can pose long-term challenges for you and your pup. Socialization teaches puppies how to react to things in the world, including humans, other dogs, and objects. Dogs that are...
Join us for a new webcast series, Maddie’s Insights!
Introducing a brand new webcast series, Maddie’s® Insights. Starting on Thursday, September 8, at 12:00PM / 3:00PM ET, these monthly webcasts will provide practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60 minute webcast. “It’s pretty common that really valuable information is gained from research, but that research is either published in a journal that people don’t see or the information is...
Nature’s Fresh: Sustainable Food for Healthy Pets and Planet
We’re working to change the world, one bowl of sustainable pet food at a time – but we can’t do this alone. Every Freshpet recipe, including our newly relaunched Nature’s Fresh line, is made with sustainably sourced ingredients from family farmers who prioritize animal welfare and planet-friendly farming practices. We also look to partner with innovative organizations like rePurpose Global to increase our overall impact. Working with these like-minded partners ensures that our fresh recipes are as nutritious for our...
The All-Star Ingredients that Make Natural Pet Food Nutritious and Irresistible
Know the benefits of all-natural pet food ingredients so you can make better choices for your pet’s diet. Pet food labels can be difficult to decipher. And if you don’t know what the ingredients are, then it can be impossible to tell if a specific food is going to be wholesome and nutritious for your pet. But vets and animal nutrition experts agree that some ingredients are powerhouses of micronutrients and macronutrients. These help to keep your pet strong and healthy, and you can find them in high-quality, natural food for pets....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Candid Conversations are back!Join Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey on Thursday, August 24 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET, as he reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his words, “a brown face in a white world.” Register Now Apply now: Maddie’s Fund Online Instructor-Led coursesThe application window for Online Instructor-Led Courses (formerly known as online...
AI helps your veterinarian provide optimal care for your dog or cat
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...
The Benefits of Bodywork for your Pet
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...
