Study reveals the truth about how cats became domesticated
The cats that roam our living rooms today have ancestors as far back as 4400 B.C. — but they haven’t always been domesticated. Here’s a…
Author: The AW Academy Team
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Walking and exercise programs make shelter dogs more adoptable
Daily walks and exercise help more rescue and shelter dogs find forever homes by giving them physical and mental stimulation and teaching them valuable skills…
Hoof boots for a sore horse
Hoof boots can be a lifesaver for rehabilitating a sore horse. Know their benefits and challenges. As a professional trimmer, I often encounter sore horses.…
How the ASPCA saves and protects during kitten season
Kitten season starts in April and lasts through September. This means shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with homeless kittens during the warm weather months. Here’s…
TCVM — preventive seasonal medicine for dogs
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the different seasons are associated with specific personalities, bodily organs, ages, and foods. By understanding these factors, you can use seasonal…
Strategies for managing pancreatitis in small animals
Herbal medicines and low-fat meat and vegetable diets can prevent pancreatitis in dogs and cats, and can also be used to resolve acute and chronic…
4 reasons to enroll your new puppy in a training class
You adopted a puppy – congratulations! Once you’ve gotten a chance to get to know one another, consider enrolling him in a training class. Puppy…
Lyme disease and your dog
Taking steps to minimize tick exposure is the best way to protect your canine companion from Lyme disease. It doesn’t seem that long since we…
6 dog-friendly summer activities
Tips for making your favorite summer activities safe and fun so you and your dog can enjoy all these great outdoor getaways. Now that summer…
Complementary therapies for equine allergies
Equine allergies present a complex problem. Fortunately for your horse, a multi-pronged holistic approach can treat the underlying cause. Allergies are a manifestation of an…
Integrative approaches to megaesophagus – case studies
Below are details of the summarized case studies featured in the article “Integrative Approaches to Megaesophagus” by Dr. Judith Saik, IVC Journal Volume 8, Issue…
The importance of incisors and their effect on the whole horse
The length and angle of your horse’s incisors must stay consistent throughout his life because they affect the TMJ and molars, which in turn impact…
