Essential oils and equine pain relief
We don’t need to rely solely on pharmaceuticals to help give our horse pain relief. Age-old remedies such as essential oils are becoming more popular,…
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.
Way to go, Waffles!
Labeled “ugly” as a kitten, this little Scottish Fold boy had a hard time finding a home – until he met the right person. Now…
Nutraceuticals and the aging horse
While we can’t prevent aging, you can help support your elderly horse through the senior years with these natural strategies. Horses, like people are living…
Centered Riding basics
Reconnect and build trust with Centered Riding basics. Sally Swift, the founder of Centered Riding, would often remind her students that the basics of Centered…
Honey for equine wound management
Honey isn’t just good to eat – it has great wound-healing properties for humans and horses alike! Bees manufacture honey as a way to store…
Snowman
How Snowman, an $80 rescue horse, became a show jumping champion. People often think of horses at the top of the equestrian sport as “machines”.…
Equine rehabilitation with Reiki
Follow these simple Reiki steps for powerful rehabilitation results in your horse! If you love to ride your horse, chances are you’ve rehabbed him from…
Is your dog always licking things?
A recent study has shown that ELS (excessive licking of surfaces) is a telltale sign of gut disease in dogs. If your dog seems obsessed…
What is elbow dysplasia and how does it affect dogs?
Knowing the signs of elbow dysplasia, getting a diagnosis, and establishing an integrative treatment plan limits damage, relieves pain and inflammation, and improves quality of…
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, providing care and protection for the long-eared side of the equine family. Animal lover Sandra Pady may not have originally…
9 integrative treatments for lipomas
Lipomas are benign lumps that often develop as dogs get older. An integrative approach with a variety of treatment options is the best way to…
Copper — not your beginner’s dog
After a year-and-a-half of marriage and two cross-country moves, my husband and I decided it was finally time to grow our family. We were getting…
