Using social petworking to help animals in need
Every June, we celebrate Social Petworking Month in an attempt to like, send and share our way toward a brighter future for homeless animals. Here’s…
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.
Managing mud in an equine facility
Whether you’re building a new barn or adapting an existing facility, managing your water drainage carefully means you’ll minimize mud problems – and help keep…
This year’s most popular dog breeds
The most popular dog breeds have been determined, and the results may surprise you… What your favorite type of dog? The AKC recently released its…
How to safely satisfy your cat’s hunting instincts
Safe and humane ways to give your cat the thrill of hunting and catching “prey”, without harming neighborhood wildlife. As carnivores and predators, cats are…
Saddle fit — muscle atrophy and definition
What exactly is muscle atrophy in horses, and how does it differ from good muscle definition? Muscle atrophy occurs in a horse when an unbalanced…
Help turn kitten season into foster season
Warm temperatures can put kittens in serious peril, but if people, shelters, and communities step up to tackle the problem together, we can hopefully turn…
New ‘Wait Until 8’ program helps save kittens’ lives
With kittens in danger of being killed in shelters this spring and summer, Alley Cat Allies is offering its Wait Until 8 program to help animal shelters, humane societies,…
Osteopathy to improve mobility after routine surgeries
Learn why osteopathy alleviates pain, restores freedom of movement and enhances the body’s innate healing abilities after routine surgeries. Osteopathy is a system of medicine…
9 trailer maintenance tips
Regular trailer maintenance ensures you and your horses stay safe while on the road. Before you and your horses embark on a road trip, give…
Dog overpopulation in Northern Canada
Dog overpopulation is a serious animal welfare issue in Northern Canada. To make matters worse, spay/neuter services and veterinary care and supplies are limited due…
Western Dressage
All western riding disciplines, from gymkhana and barrel racing to jumping and pleasure riding, can benefit from dressage’s time-honored lessons. Everyone should have access to…
ASPCA files lawsuit against USDA for removing animal welfare records
The USDA is endangering animals unethically bred, housed and studied by refusing to release inspection and enforcement records – and the ASPCA is taking action.…
