Bad Breath: What are the underlying causes, and what to do about it?
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...
How Do You Clean Cat Pee on the Couch?
Cats are low-maintenance pets, but there are certain things that you still need to look out for. You have to take in mind that your newly adopted cat is not yet potty trained. Cats might pee anywhere, leaving stains and a strong foul odor. Also, if they urinate on fabric, the smell won’t be easily removed. Your furniture and soft furnishings are a target for potty — prepare to remedy the situation even before you adopt a cat. Photo: Pixabay/jessicahuneault Successfully potty training your cat does not happen overnight. Kittens...
Whale Sharks Eat Their Greens, Making Them the World’s Largest Omnivores
There are some pretty sizable sharks out there, from the great white to the tiger. The biggest, though, is the whale shark, which can grow as long as 65 feet. Turns out they’re not just the biggest sharks, though. A new study shows they’re also the largest omnivores. Researchers studying whale sharks in the Ningaloo Reef of Western Australia discovered something interesting about the species’ diet. Though they’re known for being filter feeders that take in large amounts of krill, tissue samples from whales in the reef...
Tiny Lamb Survives Traumatic Fall From Moving Truck And Lives To Tell The Story
When you are a little lamb in a big world, life can sometimes be difficult. That was seen recently in Australia when a newborn lamb fell off of a truck as it was speeding down the highway. The lamb was born that very day and was so tiny that he managed to squeeze through a gap in the vehicle. It happened on March 14, as the truck was traveling along a highway in Victoria, Australia. Photo: YouTube/SWNS As a result of the accident, the lamb, named Constable Sam, suffered a fractured skull and his front legs were broken in two places. He also...
Room Fills With Fur When Groomer Starts De-Shedding A Husky
Welcoming a dog into the family takes a lot of work, patience, and love. Some dog breeds require special care, too, either for their high-need personalities, grooming, or medical needs. Double-coated dogs, for instance, require a bit more grooming than some other breeds. Their coats should be de-shed seasonally to keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy. It seems like a simple thing, but the process can be quite messy! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Akino the husky went to his groomer like usual, and the groomer decided to share the process with...
Three-Day Old Kitten Wasn’t Expected to Survive a Week, Defies the Odds
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! Little did I know that back in 2013, my life was going to change forever thanks to a little kitten named Lili. I was at my local vet with my current cat when a man brought in a small shoe box. Inside the shoe box was a 3-day-old kitten. The man had no idea what to do with the small creature he had brought in, and the vet had...
Eager Dog Runs Down The Wedding Aisle And Crashes Into The Mic Stand
Weddings are a special day to celebrate the union between two people and their families. It’s only natural to want to include your loved ones and family in the big day, and some people go as far as including their pets! A couple in Portsmouth, Rhode Island decided they wanted to have their hyper dog, Colonel, in their wedding and they started brainstorming ways to include him. Photo: PXHERE/a> According to ViralHog, they ended up hiring For the Love of Paws to help them incorporate their sweet pup in the ceremony. On the big day, the...
How to Find Dog-Friendly Stores
Do you love going out and about with your furry sidekick? It’s easier to find dog-friendly stores and restaurants than you may think. But what does dog friendly really mean? Is it as simple as being allowed to take your dog inside or is there more to it than that? And, what are the benefits of taking your dog to a dog-friendly store? What makes a store or restaurant dog-friendly? There is dog friendly and there is truly dog friendly. So what’s the difference? First of all, at the bare minimum dog-friendly stores allow all...
Special Behavioral Problems in Small Dog Breeds
Fear-based aggressive dog behavior, resource guarding and barking are common problems seen in small dogs. Imagine living in a world from 8 inches off the ground. That’s what it’s like for small dog breeds. If I were to see the world through a small dog’s perspective, I might feel pretty vulnerable because everyone, every dog and everything is way larger than I am. It can be a pretty daunting place to be. From this perspective of vulnerability, and the inability of many small dog guardians to see the world through their eyes,...
Best Home Remedies for Dog Scooting
https://s36700.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/butt_scooting-pippa_MOV_AdobeExpress.mp4 We’ve all seen it: A dog sitting on the carpet and scooting his rump across the floor. Not only is this bad for the floors — think bacteria, odor and maybe even feces and blood left behind — it’s a problem for your pooch, too. Dog scooting indicates there’s an anal issue that needs addressing. Here’s all you need to know about why dogs scoot and the best home remedies for dog scooting. Why do dogs scoot? The most...
How to Stop Dog Pee from Killing Grass
It’s safe to say — brown spots on your grass from dog pee are an eyesore. By understanding what chemicals in your dog’s pee damage grass, plus using the right lawn products, you can protect your lawn. Dogster has your dog-pee killing grass solutions. Why does dog pee kill grass? Dog pee can kill, or discolor, grass because of the chemical compounds found in your dog’s pee. Any of the nutrients that your dog eats in their food and supplements that aren’t absorbed in their bloodstream get filtered out through their...
Sun protection and skin care for your dog
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...
Prepare for the Return to Home Challenge with these resources
The Return to Home Challenge is coming (register now!) in October, and what better way to spend a little time preparing for the competition? Thankfully, there’s a ton of resources from Challenge partners to help! The concept behind the Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot.Whether you want to go big on microchipping, improve your in-field strategies or give your rejigger your website to make it easier to find...
Cat Care Tips to Help Your Pet Survive the Summer Heat
According to an article from The New York Times, summer heat temperature will be above-normal this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have already clarified this in their report. Terrifying wildfires are said to be expected due to heat and humidity. With the Earth’s exposure to greenhouse gas emissions, the atmosphere is now 2 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than before. The temperature rise can be a major health risk to humans and, most especially, to animals. Photo: PxHere If you have a cat at home, it is best to be...
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck In An ATM
Life can be difficult when you’re a little kitten in a big world. We often hear about some of the struggles they have, but it’s always nice when we hear about the kindness of humans in their regard. This was seen in a wonderful way recently in Arkansas. It seems as if a gray tabby got into some mischief when he was stuck inside of an ATM. Fortunately, someone likely heard him meowing from inside and called for help. Several rescuers were involved, but ultimately the kitten was pulled from the ATM by the Fort Smith Fire Department,...
Woman Rescues Kittens With Cerebellar Hypoplasiak After Vet Says To Euthanize Them
Medical conditions can affect us all – including animals. Sometimes, for some animals, a medical condition can mean that they won’t be able to live a normal life. In some cases, if the health issue is severe, a vet will suggest putting an animal to sleep as the kindest course of treatment rather than make the animal suffer. However, in some cases, euthanization isn’t necessarily the best option. Photo: TikTok/@thekittyandmarley Sometimes, it just takes a little bit of willpower and a whole lot of love and patience to see an...
Polite Dog Flushes The Toilet After He Goes Pee
Having a pet comes with a lot of different responsibilities. For one, we have to make sure that they always have food and fresh water. Additionally, we also need to make sure that they’re up to date on all their vaccines and their other medical needs. But there is one part of pet responsibility that no one particularly likes and that is the bathroom situation. Photo: YouTube/Omar von Muller Unlike humans, our pets’ bathroom situation is a little different. And for the most part, we’re the ones that have to clean up...
Black Cat Helps Recover Woman’s Keys Trapped In A Hole
There is no other panic in the world quite like losing your keys. It’s a great way to ruin a day if you come home and realize that your keys aren’t in your bag or pocket, just like it can be absolutely stressful when you’re trying to leave your house but then have to go on a hunt for your keys. But there is another major stress: When you lose your keys right from your hands. Dropping them into a sewer or some other location where they’re impossible to fish out is a worst-case scenario for many of us. One woman in...
Blind Rescue Dog Gets A Second Chance At Happiness
Being a pet owner means accepting that the unexpected might pop up, including medical emergencies. For the most part, we’re able to handle the unexpected surprises that life throws our way. But on occasion, the struggles of our pets get too much for some owners to handle, and so they need to find alternative means of care. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials For one dog owner, that meant reaching out to Sidewalk Specials for help. The rescue organization was running their outreach program in De Doorns, South Africa, when they were...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, free meditation course and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Help more people and pets with these webcasts available on demand!Learning new ways to help people and pets just got even easier! You can now access all of Human Animal Support Services past webcasts in your Maddie’s® University account. There are currently 32 total. Topics span everything from overcoming adoption barriers to taking advantage of staffing shortages. Not sure where to start? HASS: Human Animal… Learn More Weekly Community...
