Top 5 Diagnosed Dog Cancers

Cancer is one of the biggest fears that most pet parents have. About 25% of dogs will get it, but early detection may help improve your pup’s chances of recovery. Let’s learn about the five most common dog cancers, the symptoms to watch for, and common treatments. Cancer affects roughly one in four dogs. The numbers are even higher for older dogs. Some dogs have a genetic predisposition that makes them more vulnerable, but any dog can get cancer. Some types are more common than others, so here are the top five dog cancers, the...

    Posted On: Jan 14, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

From zany to Zen: the transformative effects of ashwagandha on anxious dogs

We humans don’t hold the monopoly on stress and anxiety. The world can be a scary place for our favorite fur friends too. From loud noises and strange dogs, to environmental changes and separation anxiety, stress can play an important role in your canine’s well-being. If your dog suffers from anxiety, you know the havoc it can wreak – on their health and happiness, and the state of your home. Fortunately, there is increasing evidence that ashwagandha, particularly pure root extract KSM-66 Ashwagandha, offers a safe,...

    Posted On: Jan 14, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

6 Ways to Change Your Dog’s Behavior

From pulling on the leash to barking too much, our dogs sometimes engage in behaviors we don’t want. Here are six simple ways to change those behaviors and achieve a happy, well-adjusted dog. Does your dog constantly jump up on people? Does she pull on the leash, bark excessively, or ignore you when you call her? Take heart! She’s not deliberately trying to annoy you. Know that good behavior and a more harmonious relationship between you and your dog are closer than you think. This article features six easy tips to help you...

    Posted On: Jan 13, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

8 Reasons to Try Grass Seed Cat Litter

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    Posted On: Jan 12, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

Keeping Dogs Safe with GPS Fences

You can create a GPS fence with a location tracking collar to help keep an eye on your dog’s whereabouts and get an alert if they leave the area where they’re supposed to be. Does your four-legged family include an escape artist or dog who loves to wander off? Fences can be a great way to keep some dogs put, but others will jump, dig, or do anything to jailbreak themselves from backyard prison. Although pet parents can’t watch their dogs 24 hours a day, modern technology makes it easier than ever to keep an eye on their...

    Posted On: Jan 11, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

The staff training & leadership development Resource Drive has begun!

We’re kicking off 2024 with another member-suggested resource drive focused on staff training & leadership development. A Forum member suggested the topic saying: “Some animal shelter professionals have traveled an unconventional career path or move up through the ranks on the merits of their dedication, focus and natural talent, but without a lot of traditional business experience for acquiring skills such as strategic planning, budgeting, public speaking, etc. I’d love to see roadmaps of how other shelters develop...

    Posted On: Jan 11, 2024 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Healthy Holiday Recipes You Can Share with Your Dog or Cat

Include your dog or cat in your holiday celebrations with these festive recipes made from healthy ingredients. The holiday season is almost upon us again! Along with all the gift shopping and decorating, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to serve family and friends —including your four-legged companions — at holiday meals and parties. Looping your dog or cat into the celebrations by treating them to a special meal or treat will help them feel included during this busy and sometimes stressful time of...

    Posted On: Jan 10, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Emergency Response Needed For Outdoor Animals Ahead of Freezing Temps this Weekend

We need your help this week! The Austin and surrounding areas are expected to reach freezing temperatures this weekend so outdoor animals need help by this Sunday! Here’s how you can support them NOW. Sign up as an emergency response dog foster. Our first priority is to get the outdoor enclosure animals at the APA! Town Lake shelter in warm homes. We have 230 dogs who immediately need a warm place to stay. There are options our foster team will discuss with you, whether you can only help for short periods at a time or have more...

    Posted On: Jan 10, 2024 | Category: Austin Pets Alive InformationView Details

Benefits of a High-Protein Diet for Cats

Our feline friends require protein to live, and a high-protein diet can help them thrive. This type of diet supports weight management, skin & coat health, digestion, immunity, and so much more. Let’s learn more about the benefits of a high-protein diet for cats. As obligate carnivores, cats eat a diet that’s naturally quite high in protein. This is beneficial because they need protein to build and repair muscles, create enzymes, maintain a healthy immune system, and so much more. But not all commercial cat food recipes are...

    Posted On: Jan 9, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

$15,000 in grants available from Shelter Animals Count

If you want to be eligible for $15,000 in grants from Shelter Animals Count, be sure your data is updated by January 15th at 5:00 PM EST! Grant prizes will be broken down as follows: First prize of $5,000: Granted to TWO organizations who have submitted full intake/outcome data from 2021-2023. NEW this year: No minimum intake requirement! Second prize of $3,000: Granted to ONE organization who has submitted full intake/outcome data from 2021-2023. Third prize of $1,500: Granted to ONE organization who has submitted full...

    Posted On: Jan 9, 2024 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details