Data Insight: Microchips Work and They Could Work Better (Part II)
Does your shelter know how much of your lost/stray intake has a microchip already when it arrives? Many shelters don’t know, but this small data detail can offer big benefits in improving your Return to Home (RTH) rates. A key point to this article is that while we tend to focus on their intended end result—more happy stories of families reconnected with beloved lost pets—microchips, and the data associated with them, are also useful in managing shelter operations. Readers should also note that this post can be applied...
Is There a Connection Between Diet and Dementia in Dogs?
Also called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), dementia in dogs is a common disorder among seniors. Here’s how to recognize the signs in your own dog, and how diet may help support her brain as she ages. If your dog is getting old, you may have seen changes in her behavior. Perhaps she’s gradually losing her house training, is more lethargic than usual, or sometimes seems lost and confused. She may have canine dementia, more accurately termed canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). This article takes a comprehensive look at CCD and...
6 Reasons to Give Your Dog Pumpkin Today!
Pumpkin has gained popularity as a natural and healthy ingredient in dog treats. When you give your dog pumpkin, it can positively impact their health and happiness thanks to its nutritional value, digestibility, and more! By now, most dog parents have heard about the potential health benefits of pumpkin for their furry friends. As a student of biochemistry and a dedicated dog parent, I can assure you that pumpkin really does have some great things to offer our dogs! Let’s delve into the details about this orange-hued fruit and find out...
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...
