Want to Know the Signs that Your Cat is Upset – Even Angry – with You?
A cat is full of mystery. It can be sweet and charming one minute, then cold and aloof the next. Yes, sometimes your favorite feline can make you feel as if you are her world. Other times, it is her feline friends or the world outside which seems to solely matter to her existence. Another thing that is perplexing about cats is when they appear to be broiling in a corner. She appears like her emotions are about to explode, but she practices extreme self-restraint. Yet, you can feel the electricity in the air from such a small animal —...
You can Poison Your Pets by Giving Them Paracetamol for Pain Relief, Experts Warn
Vet bills. Pet food. Insurance. People could feel their heads reeling from all of their financial concerns due to the rising inflation and economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Photo: YouTube/Animals Planet There is crisis everywhere, and among those who are adversely affected by these troubles are the animals who live with us. Our pets who depend on us for food, home, love, and other essentials. Due to financial hardship, many have surrendered their pets to animal shelters. Others chose to simply abandon them because their personal and...
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You Work From Home
Over the last few years, working from home has become a normal part of life. One of the biggest benefits of this way of working is that you can be with your pet all day, but this can come with one small downside – your pet may expect your undivided attention all day. To help you get some work done, we’ve put together a list of five ways to keep your dog entertained during work. Spread out meal times Instead of having one meal time in the morning and another in the evening, spread out your pup’s feedings through the day. To...
How to Read Cat Body Language: Behavior, Posture & More
Humans are complex creatures — but so are our cats! People who aren’t familiar with cats might say they’re “aloof” or “mysterious,” but understanding a cat’s body language simply takes knowing what to look for. Cats naturally don’t have many facial muscles, which is why some people might think of them as cold and haughty. Dogs have many more muscles in their faces, so it’s much easier to tell from their expressions when they’re feeling heightened emotions. When it comes to...
Turning your dog’s playtime into learning and bonding
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Help more people and pets with these webcasts available on demand!
Learning new ways to help people and pets just got even easier! You can now access all of Human Animal Support Services past webcasts in your Maddie’s® University account. There are currently 32 total. Topics span everything from overcoming adoption barriers to taking advantage of staffing shortages. Not sure where to start? HASS: Human Animal Support Services: An Interactive Introduction is a good place. You can also see below for a list of a few more examples, and start watching (and learning) at your leisure! Source: Chew On...
Dogily – supporting the bond between pets and owners through style
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...
Steal These 11 Ideas! They’re Mostly Free. They Will Make a Difference. We Promise.
Would you like to learn how one animal shelter brought in $10k in donations from one TikTok video? How about how a lost and found texting program doubled a shelter’s return to owner rate, and a totally free fence-fixing program that’s keeping pets from getting lost in the first place? For just over a year now, we’ve been sharing organizations’ best, most innovative, and most *replicable* ideas in our Steal This Idea blog series. Well, here’s a roundup of 11 of our favorites so you can Steal These...
Environmental toxins in the home — how to help your cat breathe easier
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...
Best Ways To Care For Your Senior Cat
As cats reach their senior years, their day-to-day care requirements begin to change. Senior cats hold a special place in our hearts, so we’ve put together some tips for providing the best care for senior cats. With a little bit of extra support, your senior cat will be able to not only live, but thrive, during their golden years. Review your pet’s diet Senior cats have different dietary requirements than their younger counterparts. As they age they can start to struggle with weight management, dry skin, or other more serious...
