Equine West Nile Virus in Oklahoma
In October, the Equine Disease Communication Center reported that Oklahoma confirmed its third case of West Nile Virus in a horse for 2017. Transmitted to…
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.
Preparing for disasters
Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires…so many regions have been devastated lately by large-scale natural disasters. American Humane is urging pet owners to take two simple yet essential…
Laser therapy – using light energy to heal dogs and cats
How laser therapy can treat and manage multiple conditions in pets – from arthritis and joint injuries to skin wounds and nerve degeneration. Many veterinarians…
The 500 Miles Project
The Heroes and Horses program addresses the challenges facing both combat veterans and wild horses by empowering them to work as a team. Post-traumatic stress…
Chronic inflammation and your pet – part 1
When free radicals are released from cells undergoing oxidative stress, the result is chronic inflammation and a variety of health problems in dogs and cats.…
Integrating essential oils for skin care
The natural chemistry of these 12 essential oils makes them ideal for use in the management of healthy skin for our animal patients. Most abnormal…
Acupressure to the rescue!
Acupressure can be a lifesaver for your horse in emergency situations such as colic, shock and/or injury. Any horse on earth can get hurt, experience…
3-D printing and how it can help dogs and cats
Though still in its early stages when it comes to veterinary medicine, 3-D printing is being used for prosthetics as well as disease research. One…
Hoof cleaning basics
Hoof cleaning is one of the first things you learn as a rider, but many people neglect it after a while. Get back to basics…
Creating and maintaining equestrian trails
Most horses and their riders enjoy a relaxing ride out on the trails. Good trails are a privilege, and how we treat them can make…
Chloe Kardoggian
This sweet 13-year-old Chihuahua has shared her long life with many different people – but she still has endless love to give her devoted fans,…
Your horse’s splint bone
His splint bone may be small and apparently without function, but without proper support it can lead to painful and frustrating injuries in your horse.…
