Natural remedies for arthritic cats
From acupuncture and weight management to nutritional supplements and Reiki, there are many natural ways to help relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritic cats.…
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.
Bridleless at the Washington International
Currently, the Washington International has no rule that says jumpers must wear bridles. Hackamores and bitless bridles are also accepted and are becoming more common,…
Biosecurity: designing the protected equestrian facility
Preventing the spread of disease is a constant concern among equestrians, especially at busy barns where horses are always coming and going. Here are some…
Maximizing the role of veterinary technicians in integrative practice
Technicians are vital for creating more effective and efficient use of DVM time, and in reducing expenses by managing inventory, improving profits, and improving client…
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…
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…
