ZIWI: Raw food meets convenience with air-dried innovation
Air drying technology locks in the goodness of this company’s raw ingredients, creating ready-serve, raw-inspired nutrition for dogs and cats. Choosing the right diet for your cat or dog shouldn’t have to be difficult. But with such a wide range of products to choose from, and so much conflicting information out there, you may feel discouraged and frustrated, and end up sticking with what you know. To help you narrow down your choices, let’s focus here on air-dried pet foods – what they are, and why they’re...
The Latest and Greatest: Viral Pet Products of 2021
Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! If you’re looking for inspiration for what to get your four-legged family member this upcoming holiday season, read on – we’ve compiled a list of some of the latest and greatest pet products of 2021. Outward Hound Fun Feeder We’ve talked about the benefits of puzzle feeders for your dogs previously, but if you’re still trying to decide which to purchase, take a look at the Outward Hound Fun Feeder. Rated the #1 dog slow feeders category on Amazon, it has...
5 common mistakes made by first-time dog parents
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Compassionate dog grooming
The term “compassionate dog grooming” has been trending on social media lately, with more groomers coming on board to discuss this alternative approach. Here’s an inside look at what compassionate dog grooming is all about. Compassionate dog grooming is not a new theory or practice, but the term and the idea behind it have been gaining greater traction recently thanks to social media. This article delves into the behind-the-scenes world of compassionate dog grooming to show you what it’s all about — and how it...
Tackling your dog or cat’s skin problems with nutrition and supplements
Resolving allergies and other skin problems in your dog or cat involves much more than just stopping the itch. It also means getting to the root cause of the problem, and using nutrition and supplementation to help heal his skin from the inside out. It may seem counterintuitive, but skin problems in dogs and cats need to be addressed from the inside out, not the outside in. While it’s important to alleviate the discomfort of your animal’s itching and inflammation, it’s also crucial to get to the root cause of the...
8 ways to socialize your new dog — when you have to social distance
Socialization is an important part of a dog’s development. But how can you introduce him to the world when we can’t freely interact with others? Here are eight suggestions to safely socialize your new dog during the pandemic. “There’s no such thing as too much socialization,” says veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Nicholas Dodman. But in the midst of a pandemic when social distancing has become the norm, how can you socialize a newly adopted puppy or dog? If you’ve recently added a new canine companion to your...
Why does my cat stare at me?
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...
Black soldier fly-based dog food — new novel protein for hypoallergenic diets
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...
What is feline hyperesthesia?
Also called rippling skin syndrome, feline hyperesthesia is an unusual condition that affects cats. If you have a cat at home, you’re sharing your life with a very distinctive little creature. From their physiology, to their nutritional requirements, to their astonishing physical flexibility, felines are unique among mammal species. Another very unusual thing about cats is their tendency to develop a rather strange disorder called hyperesthesia, which means abnormally increased sensitivity of the skin. This condition is sometimes also...
How to safely feed your dog a plant-based diet
From health benefits to environmental sustainability, there are a lot of perks to plant-based diets. But can our dogs thrive without eating meat or other animal products? “Can my dog be vegan?” Though many experts are hesitant to admit it, the answer to this increasingly common question is yes. But hold the phone…it’s not quite that simple. Sure, in theory many dogs can thrive on a vegan diet. The trouble is, meeting your pup’s nutritional requirements on plants alone is a lot easier said than done. In fact, the...
