Ask Dr. Paola: Monday December 9, 2024
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adopting pets from foster homes, Camp Maddie recordings and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 tips for adopting pets out of foster homesHave you considered letting your foster caregivers process the adoptions of their foster pets from their homes? This may seem daunting at first, but the benefits are worth considering: multiple studies have shown that pets adopted from their foster homes are significantly less likely to be returned. Having foster caregivers process their foster pets’ adoptions… Learn More Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing...
7 Holistic Strategies for Weight Management in Dogs
Ensuring your dog maintains a healthy weight is crucial for their overall well-being and longevity. Excess weight can lead to various health issues, including diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. By adopting holistic strategies for weight management in dogs, you can effectively manage your furry friend’s weight while promoting their overall health and happiness. Let’s explore seven natural and integrative approaches to help your dog stay fit and healthy. 1. Balanced Diet and Proper Nutrition A balanced diet is the cornerstone...
How to Do a Health Check at Home: Dr. Karyn’s Tips & Checklist
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Recently I was working on a Dogster article called “How Do I Know If My Dog Is Healthy?” and it made me think about the examination I perform when I’m giving a dog a basic health check. And then I thought back to Covid lockdowns, and how we were often relying on...
5 Reasons Wild Alaska Pollock is the Ultimate Fish Oil for Dogs and Cats
Not all fish oil for dogs and cats is the same quality, and there are specific things to look for when choosing the right product. Here are five reasons to give Wild Alaska Pollock oil a try! Fish oil has been increasingly popular with dog and cat parents because of its support for brain, skin, and coat health. Wild Alaska Pollock is an ideal fish oil for dogs and cats, and here are five reasons why! 1. Natural Source of EPA + DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids Specifically, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) – omega-3...
Letter from the NEW HASS Director
Hello HASS Community, My name is Elkie Wills and I’m proud to share that I’m leading the HASS project as the new Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services. Formal titles aside–I really want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share why I’m thrilled to be not only a part of this community, but to help mobilize the HASS movement this community has built! While I call the snowy state of Michigan home now, I had the honor of most recently hailing from sunny San Diego as the...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (December 5, 2024)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Yogi Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Fun Fact: Yogi is 9 this year and he has slowed down a lot this past year, but Yogi is energetic, loyal, intelligent, funny, loves driving his freight liner truck around. Yogi loves to smile , but lately he has become depressed because he had to have some teeth removed they were loose, and now his smile isn’t at beautiful as it was, but I keep telling him no smile is ugly, you are still one of a kind and absolutely my bestie and you are gorgeous regardless...
How Bee Propolis Can Transform Your Dog’s Health Naturally
Imagine a substance so powerful that can be termed as “nature’s penicillin.” That’s bee propolis – a remarkable resinous mixture that bees create to protect their hives. Today, this golden treasure is gaining recognition for its extraordinary benefits in canine health care. What Exactly Is Propolis? Propolis is a natural resinous mixture produced by honey bees from substances collected from parts of plants, buds, and exudates. Propolis is a potent antimicrobial shield. For dogs, this natural wonder offers a...
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts, Safe Options & Benefits
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Domestication has profoundly affected our canine companions. They have gone from carnivorous predators to pampered pets. Roughly 95% consider them members of their families. That’s huge for an animal we once considered a competitor. The gray wolf is the closest ancestor to the one these species diverged from 27,000 years ago. Despite millennia of selective breeding, dogs remain facultative...
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition now available to watch on-demand
The Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition presentations are now available to watch at your leisure on Maddie’s® University. This event focuses on topics related to pet-inclusive housing with presentations and question and answer sessions. Four in-depth conversations and presentations are given by some of the nation’s top pet-inclusive housing specialists from My Dog is My Home, My Pitbull Is Family, Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART L.A.) and Michelson Found Animals: Understanding Human Homelessness...
