Does your horse’s pasture cover all his nutritional needs?
If your horse’s diet consists primarily of forage, your pasture must meet all his nutritional requirements. Here’s how to ensure he’s getting what he needs…
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.
“P-mail” – how dogs use urine to communicate
Dogs may not have access to email or social media, but they have their own ways of communicating long distance. One of those ways is…
A look inside the world’s first model animal shelter
How Humane Society Silicon Valley earned the title of “world’s first model animal shelter”, and why this ranking is so important. In 2017, Humane Society…
Dog ownership linked to genetic makeup
Is your choice to own a dog influenced by your genetic makeup? A new study says yes! The decision to get a dog might be…
Hoof care support for performance horses
The proper trim and hoof care tools, along with regular maintenance, can keep your horse’s feet healthy during performance season and beyond. If you were…
27-year-old horse holds Tevis Cup record
A 27-year-old horse currently holds the record for being the oldest equine competitor to finish the Tevis Cup race. Will he hold his title for…
Pet parents may lose the right to feed their pets a raw food diet
The FDA, AAFCO and participating states are seeking to remove raw food from the pet market despite scientifically-proven benefits of these minimally processed foods. It’s…
CBD case studies: anxiety and epilepsy
The following case studies demonstrate how CBD can be used in the treatment of anxiety and epilepsy in dogs and cats. In this author’s clinical…
Clicker training solutions to common horse-handling problems
Switch up your training and teach your horse to stay cool, calm and collected with clicker training and the “do it differently” game. You need…
TCVM: An integrative approach to treating cancer
TCVM may be a stand-alone or adjunctive treatment for animal cancer patients. It not only treats cancer, but can potentially prevent recurrence and metastasis. Cancer…
Steamed hay helps competition horses thrive
Margie Engle and Steve Engle, DVM, added steamed hay to their success story amid a growing concern for equine respiratory health – and the results…
A step-by-step guide to pet CPR
Pet CPR is an important skill for dog and cat owners to have. This guide breaks it down into steps, so you can act quickly…
