Healing with hydrotherapy
The hydrotherapy rehabilitation technique draws on the properties of water to help dogs back on their feet again. You know how soothing water can be.…
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.
4 simple stretches for dogs
Help keep your dog limber with these gentle stretches. Give yourself a stretch. Notice how good it feels, and how it helps you feel more…
Tracking lost animals
Technology offers new ways to bring your animal home if he ever gets lost. “Hopeless and helpless.” That’s how Massachusetts native Jenni Kung says she…
Cross-training with your dog
Have you considered cross-training with your canine companion? It may sound rather intimidating, but it simply means engaging him in a variety of different exercises to…
Homeopathy for cancer: gentle approach to a cure
Every patient has a unique medical history and may benefit from homeopathy or an allopathic treatment, as opposed to chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Cancer is…
Milk thistle for liver health
The benefits of milk thistle are well-proven for both horses and humans. Add some to your horse’s daily ration for better liver health! It’s time…
Maintaining your horse’s hooves between farrier visits
Maintaining your horse’s hooves between farrier visits doesn’t have to be tricky! Here are a few tips. A horse in his natural environment would travel around…
Traditional vaccines vs. homeopathic nosodes
Can homeopathic nosodes provide an alternative to traditional vaccines for some horses? It’s a controversy that’s older than you probably realize. The question of whether…
Digesting fiber
Digestion involves extracting nutrients from a food base by breaking the food down into its component parts and absorbing them. But there’s one major nutrient…
Elastic therapeutic tape
Proven for human athletes, elastic therapeutic tape it’s now being developed for horses. The premise behind elastic therapeutic tape is based on a simple theory.…
Chiropractic care for mares and foals
Did you know that the best time to do chiropractic on a foal is as least nine months before conception? This provides him with the…
Building a sustainable barn
Are considering building a new barn? Check out these design techniques for an sustainable equine facility. I’ve been known to say “I was ‘green’ when ‘green’…
