7 Ways Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs Support Lifelong Health
Omega-3 fatty acids for dogs are essential nutrients they need as puppies, adults, and seniors. These healthy fats support the skin, brain, eyes, and heart, and they’re an excellent source of energy. These are seven ways they can support lifelong health for your dog! Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that help to keep dogs healthy from puppyhood to the golden years. Fish oils, shellfish, plant oils, nut oils, and flaxseed all contain these essential nutrients. Your dog needs omega-3 fatty acids throughout their life for energy, joint...
Why Winter Hydration Is Important for Dogs
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Collagen Peptides: A Boost for Aging Pets
Is collagen a magic potion? That mythical elixir of youth made real? No. But does collagen have a real potential to help man’s best friend age with a wag in their tail? Absolutely! It’s time to embrace collagen for your pet’s health and happiness. Here’s why. Understanding Collagen and Its Significance As the most abundant protein in the bodies of mammals, including dogs and cats, collagen plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. In particular, collagen serves as a building block for the body’s...
Last chance to register for Camp Maddie: Foster Edition!
Camp Maddie: Foster Edition is this Thursday! Be sure to register as soon as possible. Camp Maddie is a free, new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). 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 in the foster field, how they recruit foster caregivers and provide insight into strategies they use...
Decoding Broad vs. Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Dogs
Perhaps this is your first foray into the world of CBD oil and how it can help your four-legged friend. Perhaps you’ve already experienced its potential but are now wondering how to really harness its power to be life changing for your furry favorite. Either way, you’ve probably come across a plethora of CBD oil options for dogs, and you have questions. Questions like: What is Full Spectrum CBD Oil for dogs? What is Broad Spectrum CBD Oil? What is CBD Isolate? What’s the difference between them all? And which one is right...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie is almost here, Family Bondedness and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The next Maddie’s Insights will cover the Family Bondedness ScaleJoin us on December 14th for the next webcast in the Maddie’s® Insights series, “The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale.” This one hour event will be presented by William M. Nugent, PhD, Professor at the College of Social Work, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was… Learn More New research...
How Dogs Are Helping People with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s service dogs are a relatively new concept, but they can make a positive difference to the lives of people diagnosed with this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects many of our seniors. In the US alone, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million people are living with this dreaded disease. Short-term memory loss, confusion, and an inability to navigate familiar surroundings are some of the signs. This progressive condition is extremely stressful for both patients...
Adopting a New Dog? Follow These 10 Steps to Success
Whether you’re a first-time dog parent, or are adopting your second, third (or tenth!) dog, following these ten steps will help ensure success — and a happy, healthy companion. Congratulations on your new dog! If you’re a first-time dog parent (or even if you aren’t), you may have some questions. How much exercise does your new dog need? What should she eat? Where should she sleep? How do you go about training her? Below are ten steps to establishing a trusting, loving and healthy relationship with your new four-legged...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Receives $90,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities
(AUSTIN, TX) November 29, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting the human and animal welfare approach, is the proud recipient of a $90,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to benefit an initiative entitled the Competitive Pet Placement project. With this $90,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, HASS will conduct research on how to effectively reduce barriers to adoption within five pilot shelters, implement best practices associated with the...
Produce Power: Boost Your Dog’s Well-Being with Fruit and Vegetables
Once upon a time, long, long ago, dogs were wolves, and wolves ate meat. Ergo, dogs should, by the very laws of nature, be almost exclusively meat eaters. Not so? Not quite. Fruit and vegetables for dogs not only have their place, they can be quite integral to a healthy, happy life for man’s best friend. Here’s why, and how, you should be harnessing the power of fruit and veg – alongside meat of course – to power pup your dog’s vitality. The first step to understanding why your dog needs fruits and vegetables in...
