Is your dog or cat getting enough vitamin D?
Many people take vitamin D supplements nowadays, and for good reason. Research has found that low levels of this vitamin are associated with a variety…
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.
Liver shunts — what you need to know
Liver shunts are difficult to diagnose, but it can be managed with nutritional therapy and nutraceuticals. The liver is a busy organ. It performs a…
Home allergens that affect our dogs and cats
Home allergens like mold, dust mites and household cleaners can trigger allergic reactions in you or your companion. Fleas, pollen, certain foods…these are just some…
Herbal solutions for allergies
Allergies can cause your canine companion to scratch himself silly. These herbal solution will help ease the itching and discomfort. It’s rough being a dog with allergies.…
A new life for Marty the beagle
Once used a a laboratory testing dog, Marty a sweet and innocent beagle, now enjoys a life full of love. His muscles were frozen solid, rigid…
Training the off-leash dog
Safety and reliable recall are the two most IMPORTANT factors when training your dog to be off-leash. You’re taking a walk in your local park…
Can my dog or cat get ebola?
The risks are minimal on this side of the Atlantic, but here’s what you should know about Ebola. Most of us have been following the…
Animal communication
Once regarded with skepticism, animal communication is now often seen as an effective modality for getting to the root of a variety of problems. Taylor…
Black Cat Rescue
Dark-coated kitties have a harder time getting adopted than their more colorful cousins, but Black Cat Rescue is changing that. When Jennifer Stott and Samantha…
Diabetes in dogs
Getting a handle on diabetes in dogs — it’s causes, treatment options and prevention. Your dog is diabetic.” It’s a diagnosis no one wants to…
Ian Somerhalder: how the actor and his foundation are turning passion into action
Growing up in Louisiana, The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder learned through osmosis about the interconnection between the environment, animals and people. The fragile ecosystem…
Can dogs donate blood?
If your dog is eligible to donate blood, he can help save the lives of other dogs in need! Dogs enrich our lives in a…
