Preparing your dog for a new baby
Congratulations – you’re having a baby! Have you told your dog yet? Now is the time to start preparing your pup for the arrival of…
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 deal with common litter box problems
Litter box problems can occur in any household, regardless of the number of cats. Here’s how to deal with some common issues. Many owners assume…
Hair analysis for animal health
Have you heard of hair analysis? This painless procedure can help you recognize hidden health problems in your dog or cat. You’ve heard about hair…
Alternative protein sources for dogs
Guardians want their companions to enjoy an enhanced quality of life — and that means feeding them a healthy diet! Here’s why alternative protein sources…
10 tips for healthy dogs and cats
As a pet parent, you are responsible for keeping your animal companions happy and healthy. Here are ten tips to help you care for him.…
Sun protection tips for riders
Sun protection is an important consideration. While it’s nice to let the sun shine on your skin when riding your horse, take steps to prevent…
Horse Diet
A horse’s diet and the amount he is fed should depend on work requirements and body condition. Modern horses are often overfed and do very…
5 elements of Chinese Medicine: Water Horse
All horses embody common physical and behavioral characteristics of the Five Elements of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. By…
Horsemanship Tip #82 – Listening
Your horse’s ears let you know where he’s receiving his information from. In a schooling environment where your horse is either at liberty or on…
Cortisol and Laminitis
“Giving cortisone (corticosteroid drugs) to horses at risk for laminitis is contraindicated (not advisable) as it causes the retention of fluids, which is the same…
Chinese Medicine – Metal & Earth Horse
The stocky school horse plods around and around the ring with a young rider on his back. He is kind and slow, providing a safe…
Tail end – Teenage Intuition
It has been 29 years since my last confession, and I write this story in the hopes of helping other young people to tap into…
