Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten care, DEI survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn the latest in kitten care with this new self-paced courseIt’s only a matter of time before kitten season starts (if it hasn’t already). With that in mind, Maddie’s® University has launched a new self-paced course, “Taking the Fear out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care.” You’ll learn about the latest guidelines for kitten feeding and other kitten care, such as healthy neonatal kittens… Learn More On...
4 Most Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs
Parvo, distemper, rabies, and kennel cough are the four most common infectious diseases in dogs. An integrative approach to treatment and prevention offers an effective way to protect your dog We no longer live in an isolated world. Travel is easier than ever before, and interacting with different cultures has created a smaller world. Our dogs are experiencing this as well, and often accompany us on our travels. While it’s exciting to share our adventures with our dogs, it can increase their exposure to infectious diseases. So...
Unlocking Cat Dreams: Exploring the Science of Feline Sleep Behaviors
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...
Breaking Barriers: Insights into the Competitive Pet Placement Project
[embedded content] Over the last several months, HASS collaborated with a selection of HASS pilot shelters to identify any lingering shelter operation barriers to positive adoption outcomes as part of a formal Competitive Pet Placement (CPP) project. CPP is an initiative supported by PetSmart Charities that aims to make sure animal shelters are not making it harder for people to adopt and foster than it should be—and to make it easier for pets to get into homes. Watch Kate McHugh-Westfall, HASS Embedded Data and Implementation...
Breaking: Plant-Based Diets for Dogs Are Healthy!
“Properly formulated plant-based diets for dogs are healthy, studies show, because “dogs have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” and a revolutionary commercial diet is making it easy for pet parents to choose plant-based. For a long time, the idea that dogs should eat a primitive diet mimicking that of their carnivorous wolf ancestors has dominated canine nutrition. But the truth is that modern dogs aren’t wolves—they’re dogs and omnivores. What’s more, recent studies demonstrate...
7 Ways You’re Contributing to Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues
Are you unintentionally making your dog’s behavioral challenges worse? From inconsistent rules to involuntary reinforcement of bad habits, this article looks at the seven everyday actions that hinder a dog’s positive behavioral progress. Understanding the ways you might inadvertently contribute to your dog’s behavioral issues is essential for raising a well-adjusted canine companion. By embracing a consistent training practice, prioritizing socialization and mental stimulation, recognizing the influence of health and...
Benadryl for Dogs – Is It Safe?
There’s nothing quite like sad puppy eyes to tug at the heartstrings. Said puppy eyes cause even more stress if they are caused by something more than just desire for that piece of cheese you’re munching on! Our furry friends are everything to us, and when they clearly aren’t feeling their best, it’s natural to want to help them feel better fast. But what if the doggie medicine cabinet is bare, and all you have is that bottle of Benadryl you keep for allergies? Is there a safe Benadryl dosage for dogs? Or should you...
Register now for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference
Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. Taking place virtually from March 26-28, this year’s conference aims to create a space where advocates, providers, policy makers, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. You can view the lineup of over 50 speakers. Register today and be a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to...
Stressed Pets at New Orleans Shelter Take Comfort in Donated Toys & Treats
Shelter life is tough. Many dogs and cats arrive at the shelter afraid and stressed out by the unfamiliar sights and sounds. While shelters do their best to find them loving homes as soon as possible, many remain at the shelter for weeks and sometimes months. Thanks to your generous donations, homeless dogs and cats at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) received much-needed enrichment toys, treats, and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program. Photo: Animal Rescue New Orleans Basic supplies like buckets and slip leads were...
Learn the latest in kitten care with this new self-paced course
It’s only a matter of time before kitten season starts (if it hasn’t already). With that in mind, Maddie’s® University has launched a new self-paced course, “Taking the Fear out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care.” You’ll learn about the latest guidelines for kitten feeding and other kitten care, such as healthy neonatal kittens do not need to be fed every two hours. This course was developed by the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA to help its foster...
