Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Acupressure Can Help!
Separation anxiety is common in dogs, and is even more of an issue now as people head out into the world again after almost two years of pandemic restrictions. Find out how acupressure can help ease your dog’s fear of being left alone. Dogs are deeply pack-oriented, so canine separation anxiety is a common problem. And thanks to fallout from the pandemic, more dogs than ever are experiencing separation anxiety as they adjust from having their people home all the time, to being left alone more often again. From your dog’s...
Customized prosthetic and orthotic solutions: how Specialized Pet Solutions is giving animals a new lease on life
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: Shelter Animals Count automation, unhoused webcast, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge!We’re halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We’ve loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you’re not participating in the challenge, you can still follow along for inspiration and ideas. Shout out to Philly Paws for being over a… Learn More Coming soon: Shelter Animals...
Probiotics and prebiotics – why they’re so important for your dog or cat
A balanced microbiome has a positive impact on your dog or cat’s health that goes well beyond digestive function. Probiotics and prebiotics can help achieve and maintain that balance. The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we realize how vital it is to the health and well-being of our dogs and cats (and ourselves!). A balanced microbiome not only helps ensure a properly-functioning digestive tract, but is also connected to good immunity, skin and coat wellness, and even brain and cognitive health. A dietsupplemented with...
The apprenticeship application window is closing soon!
If you’ve been wanting to apply for one of our seven online apprenticeships but haven’t done so yet – you have until Friday, May 20! This is your chance to learn all about lost pet reunification, foster field trips and more. As a reminder, each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. Can’t decide which one to apply for? We recommend them all, of course, but highly suggest 48 Hour Assistance: Lost Pet...
Why Would Anyone Buy a Dog From a Backyard Breeder?
Why would anyone buy a dog from a “backyard breeder”? Why wouldn’t they come to a shelter instead? Something as simple as a shelter only being open on weekdays, when most people are at work, is one of the 11 barriers we’ve identified here that can make the difference between coming to a shelter, or acquiring a pet in another way like from a breeder. To be clear: we are not advocating for people to buy pets from breeders. Rather, we must recognize, and fix, the ways we are making it hard for good people to...
Could Your Dog’s Bowl Make Him Sick?
No matter how clean they look, your dog’s food and water bowls may harbor bacteria that can make him sick. Along with daily washing, choosing the right type of bowl helps minimize the risk. If your dog is like most, he probably licks his bowl clean after every meal. But that doesn’t mean it is clean. The same applies to his water bowl. In fact, a recent study done by NSF International, an organization that tests products to ensure they’re safe for consumers, showed that a dog’s water bowl is the third most contaminated...
Hemp seed oil vs hemp oil: What’s in a name?
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...
We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge!
We’re halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We’ve loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you’re not participating in the challenge, you can still follow along for inspiration and ideas. Shout out to Philly Paws for being over a third of the way to their goal of 150 pets in foster and asking their community for help! As a reminder, the We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Summer apprenticeships, conferences, resources and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The online summer apprenticeships application window is now open! Kick summer off right with one of these seven online apprenticeships. Learn all about ringworm, foster field trips or lost pet reunification. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. Read on to learn more about the apprenticeships… Learn More Scholarships are being...
