The Benefits of Healthy Training Treats for Dogs
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New ZIWI Kitchen Prioritizes Sustainability as Well as Pet Nutrition
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...
Register now for Maddie’s Insights: 5 Domains of Animal Care
Join Dr. Kat Littlewood for the “Five Domains of Animal Care.” The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together well-being indicators and assessing animal well-being. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60-minute webcast on Thursday, May 11 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET. Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that...
How to Help Pets Get Over Car Anxiety
While some pets eagerly anticipate car rides, for others, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, car anxiety in pets is a common problem that pet parents face. Pets that experience car anxiety often display behaviors such as crying, shaking, or vomiting when they’re in the car or even when they are near it. The good news is that with a little bit of patience and their favorite Freshpet treats, most pets can overcome their car anxiety. What causes car anxiety in pets? It’s not uncommon for some pets to...
Get Inspired With 5 Must-See Webinars!
We’ve been offering webinars galore in 2023. They’re on so many of the critical topics relating to the work at hand of keeping families together, and pets alive, while focusing on the humans who are at the very heart of animal welfare. Here are five you don’t want to miss—and stay tuned for more, more, more! We’ve got some incredible, super inspiring, and very actionable webinars planned for the coming months. Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together There are times when someone...
Treating Seasonal Dog Allergies the Easy Way
Seasonal allergies in dogs have traditionally been hard to deal with. PointPet supplements can help target allergy symptoms at the source and provide your dog with relief. Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Constant sneezing. You know seasonal allergies aren’t fun, but did you know they can affect your dog too? Dogs can be allergic to the same things as humans, and seasonal allergies in dogs can have terrible symptoms. The good news is relief is easier than you might think! Dog Allergies Are Similar to Human Allergies Some dogs get allergies...
Tomorrow, we celebrate Maddie!
Tomorrow, April 26, we celebrate the little dog who started a revolution. She was bold, feisty and not afraid to take chances. Although she is no longer with us, we continue to give thanks to Maddie in the form of grants, resources and striving for inclusivity in everything we do. We know she’d be extremely proud of the work you all are doing and how far we’ve come as a field. Please join us in wishing her a happy birthday. We’d love to hear your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum!...
Looking After Your Dog’s Joint Health
Active dogs can benefit from this unique, science-based approach. Nothing is more heart-warming than watching your healthy, mobile canine companion race around the park, or excitedly fetch his leash for an after-dinner walk. Of course, we want our canine companions to experience an active lifestyle for as long as they can, so maintaining their joint health is crucial. Timely care can save your dog from potential joint issues, including post-exercise inflammation. What is post-exercise inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to...
Why Feed Your Dog Vegan Treats
There are many reasons to choose vegan treats for your canine companion, including personal beliefs, allergies, or simply a desire to feed your dog something other than even more animal protein. Dogs are omnivores, after all! No matter why you choose a vegan option, you’ll find there are many accompanying benefits. This is especially true for PointPet’s targeted, specially formulated treats. CANINE ALLERGIES If your dog chews at her paws, or licks them excessively, it could well be an allergy. The most common allergies in dogs are...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Customer service course for animal services now available in SpanishProviding excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in… Learn More The March Weekly...
