Candle safety for your dog or cat
Candle safety is more than keeping burning candles out of his reach. What they’re made of is also of paramount importance. Candles are favorite home décor…
Author: Animal Wellness Academy
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.
Feeding your dog from a TCVM perspective
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) teaches that foods affect the body in multiple ways. Feeding your dog using this approach can enhance his well-being. Food…
The Pointer Brothers
Instagram sensations, the Pointer Brothers, loved striking a pose together. You’d swear these two guys came from the same litter, but The Pointer Brothers weren’t actually…
Music’s healing effects
Studies have shown playing the right music can have a powerful and calming influence on dogs and cats. Sound is a major factor of our…
In memory of Dr. Kerry Ridgway
We were saddened to learn that renowned equine veterinarian Dr. Kerry Ridgway passed away on January 3, 2016. Dr. Ridgway practised conventional veterinary medicine for…
MRSA in dogs
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) usually manifests as severe skin infections in canines. Treatment requires an integrative approach. You’ve probably heard of MRSA before now. This…
Improve memory function in older dogs and cats
An interest in senior animals led to an innovative supplement that helps improve memory and cognition in companion animals. As people age, they often experience…
Dealing with IBD
IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) is a common gastrointestinal problem that can make him (and you) miserable, but with the right treatment, your companion can lead…
5 healthy holiday treats
As devoted animal parents, we want to include our dogs and cats in our seasonal celebrations. But as responsible guardians, we also know we must…
Do you know what age your dog is?
Dogs age much faster than humans. But, at what age is a dog considered a senior…or a geriatric? Well, there is no real simple answer.…
Bobby Batson donates to animal rescue
Bobby Batson is a 7-year-old actor who starred in the film, 90 Minutes in Heaven, alongside the likes of Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth. But,…
Adopting an older dog?
Ensure success when adopting an older dog with these helpful tips. Dogs are considered teenagers when they’re around two. A few years after that, they’re…
