Hot And Windy Weather Impacts Horse’s Mood, Study Finds
Have you ever noticed that your horse seems less willing and sometimes irritable on windy, hot days? Well, you were not imagining it. According to a study performed by researchers at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, the summer weather can impact our horse’s mood. Photo: Pixabay/rihaij 16 Anglo-Arabian geldings were used in the study that ran during the warm months, July 1 to September 1. To make sure they received the most accurate results, they used the same riders and had the horses exercised at the same time each...
Find Freshpet Dog Food at Walmart and Other Retailers
Over the years, Freshpet has expanded to be stocked in several retailers across the country. Now pet parents can find Freshpet dog food in Walmart, Target, and a variety of pet stores both big and small. Accessibility within the pet food space is incredibly important for pet parents. After all, it provides them with more options to feed their furry friends, while making finding their preferred products a much less stressful process. Here, we explore a few of the establishments pet parents can find our recipes as well as our goal of increasing...
Why you should weigh your cat every month
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...
Stray Cat Suffering From Glaucoma Loses His Eyes But Gains a Forever Home
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I catch and release and feed the strays and ferals in my neighborhood. One evening as I was getting ready to feed them, I noticed Scar. He was a big, fluffy grey kitty that would hang around a big orange kitty I had named Mufasa (hence the name Scar). CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SUNNY22 Well, as the months went by, I noticed that Scar’s eyes were dilated and looked to be larger than...
Emaciated Dog Abandoned In Bushes Along Popular Boston Greenway Rescued By Good Samaritan
A good Samaritan came upon an emaciated dog huddled in the bushes near a popular bike trail in Boston and stopped to help. The little dog was malnourished and missing most of his fur. He was covered in scabs and clearly lived in deplorable conditions. The sick dog was dumped in the woods by his heartless owner and left to die. The kindhearted person who found him decided to name the Chihuahua “Bailey” and wrapped him in a towel before bringing him to Malden Police Department. Photo: Pixabay/ Pam Patterson He was skin and bones and...
The Eager, Dynamic Wire Fox Terrier
A hardy, mid-sized breed, the Wire Fox Terrier rarely turns down a chase, a hunt or an invite to playtime. Tenacious yet amiable, determined yet devoted, this Terrier stands on the tiptoe of expectation, ever ready for life’s adventures. Wire Fox Terrier pedigree and history Developed in the 19th century British Isles, the alert and active Wire Fox Terrier was bred to hunt, as well as to find and kill farm vermin. His likely ancestors were black-and-tan working rough-coated Terriers originating in Wales and northern England. The Wire...
Why Are Dogs Scared of Vacuums and What To Do About It
Does your dog run and cower when you bring the vacuum out? Or maybe he lunges and barks at the vacuum? Vacuums are among the sounds dogs hate. Professional dog trainer Marj Ediger explains why dogs are scared of vacuums and what to do about it. Why Dogs Are Scared of Vacuums? Vacuums are loud, have a strange odor and are large moving objects inside a dog’s home, explains Marji, which is why dogs bark at vacuums. If you think a vacuum is loud, imagine being a dog. They hear high pitches, that humans can’t, coming from vacuums and...
What Can I Give My Dog for Pain at Home?
When your dog injures herself, you may be tempted to search through your medicine cabinet to find something to help your dog in pain — but don’t. Giving her any human over-the-counter pain medication at home could cause more harm. What can I give my dog for pain relief at home? Nothing in your medicine cabinet is safe for your dog’s pain relief. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve and other human pain medications are dangerous for dogs. Giving NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs made for humans to dogs can damage the kidneys...
Top Dog-Friendly Summer Road Trip Spots
Want to take a vacation, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of flying? Why not plan a road trip? The best part about road trips is that it’s easy for your pup to join as your co-pilot. If you’re still deciding where you want to go, take a look at our list of top dog-friendly summer road trip spots. Holbrook, Arizona This tiny town in Arizona is home to Holbrook Dog Park, a small but very clean park across from one of the town’s pet-friendly accommodations – but this isn’t what makes it a top...
Why Do Dogs Sit on Your Feet?
Dogs sitting on our feet is a simple act that many pet parents experience regularly, but the reason isn’t so simple. What does it mean when dogs sit on your feet? The most common reason why our dogs sit at or on our feet is to feel a sense of security. California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) who is working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, says a dog sitting on his or her parent’s feet is usually giving the pup the sense of someone having their back. It’s also to show...
Wild Filly That Roamed Outer Banks Alone For Months Has Finally Joined A Herd
Wild horses are pushed out of the herd they are born into around 2 to 3 years of age. They must find another herd to join, which usually isn’t a problem. However, one young filly in a remote part of the Outer Banks in North Carolina was seen wandering alone for months. The two-year-old filly named Alma was forcefully removed from the herd by the stallion, which is most likely her father. She was forced to roam the sandy shores alone in search of a new harem but was unsuccessful. She was spotted by many visitors who thought she was lost...
Field service and public safety resource drive
Let’s face it, animal field services professionals have an incredibly difficult job. They are in the community every day working as animal control officers, humane investigators, outreach staff, community cat trappers and provide a variety of other services. They are a vital connection between the people in your community and the services government agencies provide. That’s why the Maddie’s® Pet Forum August Resource Drive is all about Field Services and Public Safety Resources! Source: Chew On...
Ella, the mini donkey that could!
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...
Therapy Pony Named Mayor of English Village, Then Banned From Local Pub
Patrick the Shetland pony has brought a lot of joy to the residents of the village of Cockington in southwest England. The village loves him so much, in fact, that they recently named him mayor. Then the tide turned against him, when he was subsequently banned from the local pub. Cockington, located in Devon, is home to the The Drum Inn, a pub with a garden and an interaction pen. That’s where you’d often find Patrick the Pony, grazing between visits to local recovery groups and hospitals, where he provides therapy services. He...
‘Bossiest, Angriest’ Kitten Rescued, Becomes New Family’s Adventure Buddy
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I lost my 22-year-old cat in 2009. She had been my kitty since I was 5, and I was heartbroken. I wanted another pet but just couldn’t bring myself to pick one; animals had always found me and I figured when the time was right, an animal would show up. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IVABALK Fast forward two years, my husband called me and told me I needed to come to his work to pick up a tiny...
Lifesaving Paw-tnerships: How to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Between Rescues and Shelters
This is fundamental: Shelters and rescue organizations must work cooperatively in order to save animals in need. Having worked in large open admissions shelters, and now as a rescue director, I have witnessed thriving partnerships—as well as those that have soured. With these years of experience, an initiative I now champion is relationship-building between shelters and rescues. Here are some of the ways for shelters and rescues to best grow positive, long-lasting relationships. For Shelters: Build Personal...
Teen And Dog Survive Deadly Kentucky Flash Floods By Clinging Together On Garage Rooftop Until Help Arrived
Torrential rain in eastern Kentucky caused deadly flash flooding that is being called one of the worst flooding events in the state’s history. 17-year-old Chloe Adams witnessed the nightmare firsthand when she awoke to find her home surrounded by water. After panicking and trying to call for help, she realized she needed to come up with a plan to save herself and her dog that has been by her side since she was a toddler. As the water began to enter the home, Chloe knew she needed to swim to higher ground and wait for help to arrive....
A Beach Dog Built a Special Connection with a Traveling Couple Until a Realization Came Upon Them
Traveling is indeed good for both mind and body. It’s like picking up pieces of your soul hence the term soul searching. Jumping from one place to another will help you gain experiences that will make you wiser, collect memories to keep until old age, and meet people you never thought would complete your life. You’ll learn more about the world and yourself — you’d be surprised at how traveling is a life-changing experience. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo For a couple of RVers, Katelyn and Howard Newstate already had terrific...
A Soft Toy Causes Hilarious Moment Between Two Dogs on Instagram
Having dogs around the house will surely make your surroundings livelier. It’s like you are living with people whenever you see your dogs show their different personalities. Some dogs are friendly, and others can be seen as timid individuals. These unique personalities make them even more special and adorable. They also have quirks and funny habits that will either make their humans laugh or melt due to their cuteness. Videos on the internet prove how dogs differ from one another. Two dogs on Instagram are making people laugh, including...
Campus Cat Becomes Buddies with Professor, Who Adopts Him Just Before Winter
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Tux was about 8-months-old when fall began to fade. His brother was taken by another professor, and I figured that this remaining green-eyed black cat would not survive on our rural campus as winter set in. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KRYSTIANWIN One day, he greeted me near the building’s front door and showed me a nest he’d made in a lilac bush. I had named him and let him in my...
