How acupressure can improve rider comfort
Over time, riders experience aches and pains that result from performing repetitive movements on horseback. Acupressure can help restore rider comfort and improve performance. Anatomically,…
Author: The AW Academy Team
AW ACADEMY is a natural extension of our 25 years of experience publishing Animal Wellness, Equine Wellness and Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. We believe that everyone has a responsibility to care for animals to the best of their ability utilizing the most natural and minimally invasive means possible. We feel strongly that it’s better to promote a preventative healthy lifestyle for our pets instead of taking a wait-and-see approach. We also fiercely advocate for the quality of animals’ lives, supporting animal rescues and welfare organizations both financially and through our editorial.
COVID-19: Safe practice advice for veterinary clinics
Veterinarians are on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heed to this advice to safely practice in a clinic setting. Veterinarians are on the…
PEMF therapy for your horse’s health and performance
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is used by horse caretakers, trainers and groomers to enhance health and performance in equines. What happens when you marry…
Cannabis products and dogs
The veterinary market is inundated with cannabis products, but do they work? A pilot clinical trial looks at this modality’s effectiveness for canine pain relief.…
Does your pet food meet industry standards?
How do you know that your pet food is healthy and safe? We unpack the mystery behind AAFCO and the FDA, and how these organizations…
Staffing initiative helps veterinary clinics during COVID-19
Merck Animal Health sponsors IMLocum and gives clinics access to their services free of charge until June 30th, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 situation,…
How does your dog’s mind work?
How well do you understand your dog’s mind? Ongoing research reveals that the cognitive and emotional lives of canines are much richer and more complex…
Tips for walking your dog in the rain
Bad weather can throw a wrench in your dog’s daily walking routine. To help you get exercise and stay safe, we put together five tips…
OVDL teams up with local lab to test for COVID-19
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL) is teaming up with private Corvallis-based WVT Laboratory to increase novel COVID-19 testing. As health centers nationwide continue to…
Supplementation for dogs at various life stages
Supplementation is important, regardless of a dogs life stage. The NASC provides information on how to talk to your clients about proper supplementation. When speaking…
Successful shelter dog program goes international
The popular shelter dog program, Doggy Day Out, has taken the U.S. by storm by giving homeless shelter dogs a chance to explore the world…
New survey highlights pets as sources of comfort
A new survey shows that pets are a source of comfort during COVID-19 self-isolation, however, there are concerns of pet infection. A new national survey…
