Attract more volunteers with help from Maddie’s Pet Forum
Caring for and improving the lives of our pets often goes hand in hand with the challenge of finding and retaining volunteers. From volunteer shortages post-COVID-19 to the struggle of standing out in your community, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum Attracting Volunteers thread can help you. Earlier this year, Jim Wieszczyk from A Second Chance Animal Shelter sought guidance on attracting new volunteers. Jeff Okazaki from Humane Society of Jefferson County suggested reaching out to former volunteers to see why they...
7 Natural Treatments to Help Kidney Disease in Cats and Dogs
Treatment for kidney disease in dogs and cats can include an impressive range of natural modalities, including ozone therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and more. Kidney disease affects many dogs and cats, especially as they get older. Kidney failure in particular is a scary diagnosis for many animal parents. The seven natural treatments covered in this article can help support your dog or cat’s kidneys, improve his quality of life, and keep him with you longer. KEEP IN MIND: Consulting with a holistic or integrative veterinarian is...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, online learning opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelperLast year, The Ad Council, Maddie’s Fund® and the Humane Society of the United States launched the public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People Together.” There are many resources available to share with your community that encourages people to #BeAHelper. We recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People...
How to Get All the Benefits of Raw Food for Dogs with None of the Mess
Few and far between are pets who won’t gobble their dinner down when it consists of raw food. Perhaps that bowl full of natural, raw ingredients allows them to access their inner primal beasts from days of yore? Pet parents do not always have the same fervor for fresh uncooked dog food though! Many of us are a bit squeamish and just can’t stomach the preparation of raw food for dogs. It can be, well, icky. Fortunately, there are ways to give your pet all the goodness of raw food with none of the mess. Of course, if you don’t...
The Healing Power of Aromatherapy for Dogs and Cats
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...
Manganese Deficiency Contributes to CCL Disease in Dogs
Contrary to popular belief, most cranial cruciate ligament problems in dogs don’t arise from acute injuries. A lack of manganese in the diet is a major contributor. Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease arises all too frequently in our dogs. It’s a very common reason for hind leg lameness, pain, and arthritis of the knee, and can be quite serious and debilitating. Although it’s natural to think all CCL problems in dogs are caused by sudden or acute injury, that isn’t the case. Nutrition also plays a role —...
Does Your Dog Have Tear Stains? What Causes Them and How to Eliminate Them
Tear stains in dogs – those reddish-brown streaks running from their eyes down to their ever-boopable snouts – are a fairly common sight, especially on dogs with light-colored fur. If your pooch is prone to this eye affliction, you’ll know that it doesn’t seem to bother him much. As pet parents, however, it is important to understand how and why tear stains occur; why they might be a problem; and, most importantly, to make use of solutions like PetEyez Vitamin Treats, designed to eliminate them and rid your pup of this...
How Functional Mushrooms Support Trained Immunity
You’ve heard about obedience and behavior training, but what about trained immunity Training is one of the first things pet parents tackle when they bring a new dog or cat into the home. It teaches them how to be good citizens in the home and keeps them safe out in the world. On the other hand, trained immunity helps keep your dog or cat safe from internal invaders that could make them sick. What’s more, you can support your fur baby’s trained immunity with functional mushrooms! The Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems Your...
6 Ways to Improve Life for Your Senior Cat
Is your cat getting on in years? Check out six ways to help her stay happy, healthy and comfortable as she ages. Just like us, cats can find life more difficult as they age. They might not be as agile as they used to be, and their digestion may not be as good. Health problems can arise, and they often spend more time sleeping and less time exercising. If your own cat is up there in years, there are things you can do to improve his well-being, quality of life, and even his longevity. 1. MAKE SURE YOUR CAT IS EATING HEALTHY A nutritious...
Check out the positive impact CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course has had on these organizations
Catch up on a recent Community Conversations call with Dr. Alina Luna, Dean of the Circle of Learning and Leadership, and Sheila Donya Kouhkan, Chief Engagement Officer, from Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for a panel discussion with animal well-being leaders across the country. They discussed their experiences with CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course (REDI) and the positive impact their learnings have had on themselves, their organizations and their goals. It’s an honest conversation...
