Upgrade Your Pup’s Style with a Luxurious Leather Dog Collar
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 your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports
Looking for ways to better connect with your community? Whether you’re looking to diversify your staff/volunteers, share information about the programs and support you provide, or you just really want to find out what your community needs, grassroots efforts can help. Elijah Brice-Middleton, Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey shares how grassroots efforts like going out into the community has paid dividends for his organization, and how it can for yours, too. “No matter what size your...
Did You Know You Can Adopt Pets Straight From Members of Your Own Community?
Katie Corbett has a full house! The tan dog, Charlie, “is a guide dog dropout,” Katie says. Chance, the white dog, “is a tripod foster win from DeKalb,” in Georgia, who participated in the Arizona State study that found sleepovers reduced stress for shelter dogs. So you might think of him as not just a good dog, but a scientist. The kittens are Albus and Dooley, fosters who were since adopted into a family from New York. Photo credit: Katie Corbett We all know the traditional way to adopt: go to your local shelter, a...
Do You Know Why Your Beloved Cat Keeps on Knocking Things Over?
Why do we love our cats? It will take you a day and a night to recall some of the reasons, and a lifetime to reveal all. Because loving a cat is living with a darling, mysterious creature who is full of energy, antics, and mind-boggling habits. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo At times, it loves you to death, never leaving your side, and keeps hanging on to you as if it would drown if you would not give it its usual dose of affection. Other times, it is too busy with its toys or something else that is outside the window that it does not seem to notice...
Are You Making this One Mistake with Your Pet’s Dental Care?
Most dogs and cats have periodontal disease, and it’s important to pay attention to your pet’s oral hygiene. There are easy-to-use (and yummy) products on the market that can reduce plaque and tartar and prevent periodontal disease. No toothbrush required! Have you ever been too close when your dog yawned and been hit by a wall of stinky breath? Most of the time, pet parents laugh these things off. But bad breath is actually a sign of canine periodontal disease, and the mistake many guardians make is to ignore their pet’s...
Season 2 of Maddie’s Candid Conversations is coming!
Maddie’s® Candid Conversations are back! Our open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with influential BIPOC leaders in our field are back with a fresh lineup of speakers. You will be inspired by their unique pathways to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their daily work. In our Season 2 premiere on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his...
Why Are Pet Parents Switching to Refrigerated Dog Food?
Many pet parents have made the decision to switch from dry or canned food to refrigerated dog food options. As a result, refrigerated dog foods, such as the offerings we provide at Freshpet, have taken off in recent years, giving pet parents a wide range of options for their furry friends. Pet parents who primarily purchase dry kibble and do not have much knowledge about the refrigerated, fresh dog food space may wonder what sets refrigerated dog food apart from other offerings. After all, there is such a wide selection of different types of...
How to Tell if Your Furry Friend Will Benefit from a Dog Food for Sensitive Skin
Today’s pet food market is full of options that can help pet parents address the evolving needs of their dogs. One option that has been increasing in popularity among pet parent communities over the years is dog food for sensitive skin. These recipes can help alleviate discomfort for dogs with skin and gastrointestinal issues. Here, Freshpet explores how pet parents can tell if dog foods such as Freshpet Select Sensitive Stomach & Skin may be a good fit for their dogs. Is Your Dog Having Skin or Coat Issues? Skin and coat issues are...
NAET — a breakthrough approach to allergies in 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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Communication Conversations, BIPOC-led grants 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...
