How to help cats lose weight
Veterinarians estimate that over 59% of pets are obese. While cats may not have the equivalent of a “bathing suit season” that motivates them to lose weight, there are multiple health benefits associated with healthy weight loss. In fact, cats that carry excess weight can experience health issues ranging from skin problems to organ failure to a reduced lifespan. As with humans, weight loss in cats can be affected by two main variables: portion control and exercise. HYDRATION & PORTION CONTROL Cats possess...
“Conservation Dogs” How they’re helping the environment
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: Care pathways webcast, Candid Conversations and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. There’s also $10,000 in grants given away each month to participants! Watch Last...
What do Dogs Dream about? Getting Adopted into A Home Full of Love!
Sunny Boy still remembers the day he first fell in love. He did not know at that time what love means, but what he was aware of was the feeling of tenderness inside of him. Photo: Tiktok/thelifeofsunnyboy For some reason, he was feeling so secure and at peace that he wanted to sleep. He remembered yawning, but no one got turned off. Arriving home, he still could not understand why being loved made him so sleepy. He could not stop himself from falling asleep, falling into even deeper sleep as he was being lovingly caressed. And the most...
Go on, Take a Break! Cat Tells a Dog Mama as He Volunteers to Babysit Her Puppy
Honestly? No one likes to babysit. Every one of us would rather do something more interesting than comfort a crying babe and sort out what it really needs to make the crying stop. Photo: Tiktok/hannahcolson In the movie Fantastic Beast: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Leta Lestrange had even committed a terrible crime out of wanting to make her baby brother stop crying. Well, that’s a little too extreme as an example of the dislike most of us feel toward babysitting. Photo: Tiktok/hannahcolson But this video of Fig the male Siamese cat,...
Why do cats gag?
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How biohacking increases bioavailability in pet supplements
Sprayable pet supplements with more bioavailable ingredients can boost well-being. Many of the human and pet market supplements don’t seem to yield the results they promise. The reason behind their ineffectiveness is common – low bioavailability. Bioavailability is a scientific term that refers to a product or ingredient’s ability to enter circulation in the body and therefore deliver its intended benefit. Active ingredients that are not absorbed by the body are wasted. It doesn’t matter how good the ingredients are;...
The dangers of dog treats, chews and toys and the safe option
Did you know that according to Bow Wow Labs, there are over 200,000 dog choking incidents each year in the U.S. alone? Unfortunately, the main causes of choking for dogs come from their favorite things in the world — their treats, chews and toys. . . and even owner’s socks, and yes, underwear. The risk of dog treats, chews and toys The Pet Food Manufacturers Association, says that all dog treats, chews, and toys pose a risk in getting stuck or lodged in a dog’s throat causing trauma and choking. Especially, if the...
Building a Positive Workplace Culture—Why It Matters and How To Do It
[embedded content] The animal welfare industry is understaffed and facing worker turnover, like employers around the country. The effects are dire: animal shelter workers are burned out, and animals’ lives are at risk. But in the face of these challenges, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) in Florida has zero vacant positions, and hasn’t had an opening in an entry level position in over 14 months. PCAS Assistant Director Spencer Conover attributes this success to a positive workplace culture, built through inspiration,...
Want to Have a Dog with a Much Longer and Healthier Lifespan? Here’s a List of Their Breeds!
One of the things we wish for when we have a pet dog is spending many happy years together. Playing, taking walks in the park, watching movies, preparing dinner for everyone, talking to your dog while it responds with barks, hugging it with sweetness, and your dog licking you with happiness. Photo: YouTube/Amazing Dogs Yes, it can be regretful that dogs do not live as long as humans. But, when adopting a dog, you can make a choice among dog breeds with a longer, healthier lifespan. Want to find out which dog breeds they are, here’s a...