Playing with your dog
Playing with your dog is an extraordinary way to build a wonderful relationship. Numerous studies have shown that a good play relationship also equals a…
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.
How to trim dog nails
If you’ve ever wondered how to trim a dog’s nails, today is your lucky day. Learning the proper way to trim dog nails is essential…
How one man is making a difference this “kitten” season
Feeding local birds is a common pastime for senior citizens. But 76-year-old Willie Ortiz of Hartford, Connecticut is breaking away from tradition by feeding stray…
Baby steps for Korea’s Dog Meat Market
Recent reports suggested that Korea’s Moran Market – one of the largest sellers of dog meat in Korea – would be closing its doors. While…
How to celebrate Earth Day with your pets
Every year on Earth Day, our ongoing quest to “go green” makes its way to the forefront of our minds. In the past decade, eco-conscious…
How pets protect babies from allergies and obesity
Looking for another reason to get a pet? It’s become common knowledge that sharing your life with a companion animal increases happiness. On a medical…
It’s tick season — here’s how to prepare
April showers bring May flowers… and ticks. Experts are warning about the re-emergence of blacklegged ticks, otherwise known as deer ticks. As the snow melts…
Natural ways to prevent bad breath
You may assume bad breath just comes with the territory of having a dog, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Does your dog…
Toronto collar ban revoked
It’s been less than a month since the Toronto bylaw banned pet owners from using pronged collars, choke chains and similar devices (see original post…
How your dog eats can affect his oral and spinal health
Did you know that the way your dog eats can affect the health of both his spine and mouth? Here’s what you need to know…
Microchipping Miracle: a modern “Homeward Bound” story
Four years ago in California, BooBoo the cat went missing. This week, he was found… in a different country. Traversing 3,000 kilometers, several states and…
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says declawing cats is “unacceptable”
Declawing cats is just like having your fingernails cut, right? Wrong! Cats’ claws grow directly from the last bone of the toe, meaning the entire…
