Meet Our New Plant-Based Meal: Spring & Sprout
Developed in partnership with Freshpet’s veterinarian nutritionist, Freshpet’s new recipe, Spring & Sprout, is crafted with natural, plant-based protein, cage-free eggs, and fresh veggies. It’s a meal suited for perfectly balanced nutrition that dogs can thrive on. The result is a healthy, planet-friendly, plant-based meal that has even more protein than conventional pet food! Spring & Sprout has been developed and tested to meet all AAFCO nutritional requirements for adult dogs, is vegetarian and meat-free, and...
Couple That Has Never Owned Pets Saves Newborn Kittens
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! My husband watched a mother cat give birth to four babies under our bay window and then run off. Three were living and one was stillborn. We waited for her to come back all day and finally decided we had to take them because it was supposed to be very cold that night. KITTENS. PHOTO: PIXABAY/DAE-IL SEO I called a local rescue who told me they would take them if we could keep them alive...
7 Ways To Give Back During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November is all about food, turkey, and family, but those aren’t the only reasons we’re grateful. National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week–running from November 7-13, 2021–is a way to thank hardworking shelters for saving animals’ lives throughout the year. Photo: Pixabay National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week was founded in 1996 to recognize the critical role shelters play across the country. Now celebrated every year during the first full week of November, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week remains...
Over 500 Dogs and Puppies Rescued From “Nightmare Puppy Mill” In Iowa
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) has spent the last couple weeks working tirelessly to remove over 500 dogs and puppies from horrific conditions at massive breeding operation in Iowa. With the help of the ASPCA and several other animals rescues, all of the dogs have been removed and are finally safe. Rescuers arrived to find matted dogs, some suffering from untreated wounds or illnesses, crammed in dirty cages. The person responsible for the neglect and cruelty is commercial breeder Daniel Gingerich. After being accused of more than 190...
Join us for a Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael Blackwell!
Join us on Wednesday, November 10 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for a 60-minute Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, DVM, MPH. As the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity, College of Social Work, at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Blackwell’s self-professed mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. He also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition. Dr. Blackwell made history as the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff...
What you need to know about digestive supplements for dogs
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...
Cirneco dell’ Etna
Quick Facts Weight: 18 – 26 pounds Height: 16.5 – 19.5 inches The Look of a Cirneco Cirnechi (plural of Cirneco) are beautiful, elegant and muscular hounds. Smaller than their cousins, the Pharoah Hound, their short coat color ranges from light tan to chestnut but its their large, upright ears that grab attention. Eyes are amber or ochre and may change colors as puppies become adults. ©Melissa Kauffman Traits energetic independent mischievous sweet tempered sensitive joyful athletic stubborn Ideal Human Companion Active...
Tiny Kitten Marches Into Bar, Sits on Man’s Foot
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! In May of this year, while my husband was at the local bar, this little three-week-old calico kitten stopped by. Not once, but twice. First time, they were able to give her back to her mom. About an hour later, she came back. My husband watched her come from the building next door. She did not wobble, he said. She marched straight to him and sat on his foot. He picked her up and held her,...
Cat Plays T. Rex In Recreation Of Iconic “Jurassic Park” Scene
Lizzy the black cat, AKA OwlKitty, starred in a parody of one of Jurassic Park‘s most iconic scenes. In the clip, the ferocious black feline acts as the T. Rex and goes after the jeep! The scene is a classic clip from Jurassic Park (1993) and one of the most well-known scenes from the entire movie. In the original, Lex and Tim Murphy were among the first guests to visit the park when they’re attacked by a T. Rex. The suspense of the scene starts with a quiet, low rumble. Ripples fill a water cup, and there’s silence –...
French Bulldog Eases Patients’ Anxiety At Dentist Office By Sitting On Their Chest
Most people dread going to the dentist and some even fear it. Dental offices try to create an inviting and calming environment with soothing music and friendly staff, but one Nashville dentist has found a way to instantly help his clients relax. Meet PeeWee. The adorable French bulldog goes to work every day with his dad, cosmetic dentist Jeff Trembley. He spends his days sitting with and on clients to help them relax during dental procedures. It all started when he was just a puppy. PeeWee hated being alone, so his dad brought him to his...
Welcome to HASS! This Blog Will Help You Get Started
If you’re new to HASS, WELCOME! And a hearty hello and thanks for being here, too, to those who’ve been around a while and are looking for tools, training, and resources you may not already know about. We are so excited to have all of you here, working together to keep people and pets together, and transform animal services through innovative programs and services. If you’re not yet a partner organization, you can check out some of the benefits of joining the project here, and sign up here! This blog is just a brief...
Aid for Acute Pancreatitis
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with our furry friends. It can be tempting to not only share the love but to share the wonderful holiday food, too. But be warned! Veterinarians know this time of a year as a bad one for pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is a common condition in all dogs, although some dog breeds, like the Miniature Schnauzer and Cocker Spaniel, are particularly prone. It occurs when the pancreas, the digestive organ that lies alongside the stomach and small intestine, becomes inflamed. This is a problem because the...
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads When We Talk To Them?
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly talking to my dogs. They know the basic commands and the names of their favorite things like “treat”, “park” and “beach”. According to dog intelligence expert and psychologist, Dr. Stanley Corin, the average dog can learn over 160 words. But have you ever noticed your dog tilting his/her head when you talk to them? They tilt to the left or right with their ears pricked listening to every word you say. Photo: Unsplash/Matt Walsh While absolutely...
Stray Cat Crashes Couple’s Quiet Visit to the Lake
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! It was my 50th birthday, and my husband had rented a cabin at the lake for a quiet getaway. We were sitting on the deck enjoying music and watching a herd of deer when this little white cat jumped onto the deck and started rubbing up against our legs. She stayed there the whole evening and at one point curled into my lap and fell asleep. We told her goodnight and went to bed. CAT. PHOTO:...
Man Breaks Up With Girlfriend After She Dumps His Cat Outside
After dating his girlfriend for two years, a man decided to take the next step. The doting boyfriend invited his girlfriend to move in with him and Raven, his beloved black cat. But after the girlfriend moved in, it became obvious she wasn’t a cat person. “It was clear she didn’t like my cat,” the man posted to Reddit’s Am I The A****** forum under the handle Astonished_Hound. Photo: Pixabay However, the man didn’t worry too much about his girlfriend’s lacking connection with Raven. Until the day he...
Judge Awards Joint Custody Of Dog To Couple In Spain In “Pioneering” Ruling
When a couple separates or divorces it can be especially hard on the children, including four-legged ones. As we all know, dogs are more than pets. They are members of the family and form close bonds with their people, but their feelings are rarely considered by a judge. Sadly, most countries still view dogs as property and the person who can prove they “own” the dog keeps it. However, a judge is Spain made a rare ruling that viewed a dog as a sentient being not property. Photo: Pexels/Jules Amé A separated couple appeared...
Why Does My Dog Lick Its Paws?
Paw licking is a common habit among all types of dogs, but what exactly does this behavior mean? While it’s perfectly normal for a dog to lick its paw occasionally, if this behavior appears suddenly and is happening for prolonged periods of time, it could indicate an underlying issue. Why is my dog licking its paws and how can I get them to stop? There are a number of reasons why your dog may be licking its paws, ranging from health to behavioral issues. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons why your dog may be licking its...
How a raw diet can prevent FLUTD in your cat
Lower urinary tract disease is one of the most common conditions affecting felines. Ridding your cat of FLUTD may be as simple as switching him to a raw diet. Most cats, at some point in their lives, develop lower urinary tract disease. From struvite crystals to urethral plugs, these problems are debilitating, costly to treat, and can even be life-threatening. A range of both conventional and holistic therapies can be used to treat and prevent FLUTD, but one of the most effective is to switch your cat to a raw diet. Evolutionary nutrition...
Man Risks His Life To Save Drowning Kitten From Rising Floodwaters
Climate change has caused extreme weather across the country. But few places have been hit quite like California, which has seen everything from drought and wildfires to historic rains. A homeless kitten named Stormy was trapped when historic rainfall battered Sacramento, California. As the floodwaters rose, the frightened kitten was caught up in the current and swept to certain death, according to KCRA3 News. Photo: Flickr/Christina Welsh Thankfully, a local couple noticed the kitten struggling to keep her head above water....
