Do You Have a “Highly Sensitive Pet”?
If your dog or cat seems overreactive, anxious, or easily overwhelmed, she may be a “highly sensitive pet”. Here’s how to tell, and what you can do to help her navigate the world with less stress. Back in 1996, when Dr. Elaine Aron’s book, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, was released, you could almost hear the collective sigh of relief. Her research resonated with people around the world who believed there was something wrong with them because they felt things too deeply or...
Learn strategies for challenging ableism in companion animal welfare
Join Professor Katja M. Guenther on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for the latest Maddie’s® Insights installment, Strategies for Challenging Ableism in Companion Animal Welfare. Many animal shelters and rescues unwittingly perpetuate ableism through their engagements with disabled animals, even when they are trying to help these animals. In this session, we will explore how animal shelters and rescues contribute to problematic representations of disability and engage in practices that harm these...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Emergency fostering, continuing education and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Continuing education credit now available with these popular courses and webcastsWe’re excited to share that two popular self-paced courses on Maddie’s® University now carry continuing education credits from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), in addition to several webcasts: The Journey You Own: Practices for Well-being and Productivity (4 hours of RACE credit)...
Support the Adrenal Glands with Adaptogenic Mushrooms!
The adrenal glands help to regulate critical body systems. They’re part of the endocrine system, so they play a role in managing the stress response in dogs and cats. For companion animals, stress can come from environmental factors, emotional triggers, physical activity, and trauma. Helping our dogs and cats to manage stress can help them live longer and healthier lives, so how can pet parents support the adrenal glands? With adaptogenic mushrooms, of course! The Role of the Adrenal Glands and Pituitary Gland The adrenal glands produce...
Continuing education credit now available with these popular courses and webcasts
We’re excited to share that two popular self-paced courses on Maddie’s® University now carry continuing education credits from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), in addition to several webcasts: The Journey You Own: Practices for Well-being and Productivity (4 hours of RACE credit) It’s time to break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path. In this immersive...
Solutions-Based Cat Food – Healing Your Cat from the Inside Out
Felines are notoriously fussy. Don’t get us wrong: we love them for their discerning natures. (Until you’ve been loved by a cat, have you ever really been loved?) The thing is though: if your cat is fussy, perhaps it’s their way of trying to tell you something? Yes, they may just be picky eaters, but it could also be that their food isn’t giving them what they need. This is especially true if your cat has special health needs. Which is why you might need to consider solutions-based cat food. What is Solutions-Based Cat...
How to Support Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Health
Find out why supporting your dog or cat’s gut health is one of the most important things you can do for his overall well-being. Integrative and holistic practitioners have long understood that gut health is the foundation of whole-body health for people and their dogs and cats. Mainstream medicine now also recognizes that the health status of the GI tract truly affects everything else in the body. This is why supporting your dog or cat’s gut health is so important to his overall well-being. “ALL DISEASE STARTS IN THE...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Access to Care Study survey, Camp Maddie and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Save the date! Join us in December for Camp MaddieCamp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). This event is free. At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions, strategy-sharing seminars, videos and question and answer sessions. Presenters will discuss breaking down barriers… Learn More On demand...
The Step-by-Step Guide to Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Your dog may not like it very much. You may dread it. But brushing your dog’s teeth is incredibly important to their overall health. (Not to mention your olfactory nerves.) Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing exactly that, complete with some innovative canine tooth brushing tools designed to take the bite out of your dog’s dental care routine. Why Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth Matters You know that doggy dental care is important. Your vet has told you this. You’ve seen the flyers. You’ve done the Googling. And...
Quality of Life Expectations for Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy
Receiving a diagnosis of a lifelong disease for your beloved canine companion can be a daunting and emotionally challenging experience. Case in point: idiopathic epilepsy. Coping with this diagnosis – and helping your dog live healthily and happily with the condition – is, however, very doable with the right approach. An approach which involves understanding the condition, managing symptoms, and ensuring your dog’s quality of life. Understanding Idiopathic Epilepsy Idiopathic epilepsy (IE), often referred to simply as...
