Tips to improve rider nutrition
Are you notorious for eating poorly at horse shows, or grabbing a fast food meal while rushing to the barn? These rider nutrition tips can…
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.
How to teach your horse self-carriage
Developing self-carriage at the most basic level will help your horse maintain it through more advanced movements. When a horse is balanced and maintaining himself…
Correcting your horse’s muscle imbalances
Detecting and correcting muscle imbalances is integral to injury prevention. “Balance” is a hot topic in the equine world. We have balanced riding, balanced nutrition,…
Guard against giardia in dogs
Lakes, streams and ponds can host giardia, a troublesome parasite. If you’re taking your dog on vacation near water this summer, help protect him by…
Warm water therapy for dogs
Warm water therapy relies on the healing properties of water to help with the rehabilitation process. My friend Yvonne Garst always wanted a Bernese mountain dog…
Coping with the grief of losing a pet
Grief has many meanings. When we lose a pet, grief can take a physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical toll. Grief is what you…
The power of medicinal mushrooms for your pet
Did you know medicinal mushrooms can have a powerful affect on your pet’s health? Mielle was diagnosed with a bleeding hemiangiosarcoma of the spleen. The…
Does you car smell like dog?
Most canines love car rides, but accidents and messes are sometimes inevitable, and getting rid of odors, stains and hair can be challenging. Check out…
Focus on FIV in cats
FIV is a serious disease with no cure, but alternative therapies can boost immunity and help infected cats lead a normal life. Sydney was dismayed…
Stuff on Scout’s head
His whimsical balancing act has made him a star – and an irresistible “spokesdog” for pit bulls. He’s patient, good-natured and droll. And he has…
Rabies Challenge Fund — the results so far
It’s five years in, and the first results are in. Find out what they are telling us about rabies vaccines and the duration of immunity.…
The latest on vaccination
We’ve known about the risks of over-vaccination for awhile now, though many veterinarians, trainers, boarding kennel operators and others still promote yearly boosters. Learn which…
