Safe Dieting – an integrative approach to obesity
Obesity in pets is defined as >36% body fat. Even more specifically, it can be defined by a high Body Condition Score (BCS). In veterinary…
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.
Integrative Treatment of the Cornea
Problems in the eye can go from mild to extreme within a day. As a result of this and the pain that often accompanies corneal…
Study On Professional Outpatient Preventative Dentistry (POPD) (Abbreviated)
A double-blind study of 12 dogs and 12 cats, randomly selected and divided by age group and history of anesthetic dental treatment, were used in…
Protecting Animals through the Next Generation of Vets
The Concepts in Animal Welfare (known as CAW) syllabus is being launched NOW and is a major teaching tool for veterinary institutions to ensure that…
Professional Outpatient Preventive Dentistry (POPD): Can It Be Done Safely and Effectively Without the Use of General Anesthesia?
Mayra Urbieta, DMD; Stephanie Sur, DVM; Patrick Hardigan, PhD; Darren Pike, DMD, MS; Chad Orlich, DMD; Board-Pending periodontist in private practice in Orange County,…
Equine Massage – Not Just a Luxury
by: B. Nicole Wilson When the idea of a massage for your horse is brought up, what first comes to mind? Perhaps you get a…
The importance of phytonutrients
By Lucy Postins There’s more than a visual difference between the brown food pellets many pets eat, and fresh, colorful foods. Phytonutrients, the pigments that…
Hidden secrets of commercial pet food
Commercial pet food manufacturers can be good at obscuring the truth about their products. Here are the top 10 secrets they don’t want you to…
11 facts about cats
How well do you really know your kitty? Test your knowledge with this list of fun and fascinating facts about cats. One thing we all…
The benefits of raised feeders for cats
Raised feeders aren’t just for dogs. Cats, especially flat-faced breeds, also benefit from eating in a more elevated position. Put yourself in your cat’s place.…
Beth Ostrosky Stern: animal adoption advocate
How serendipity and a bulldog named Bianca transformed model, actress and TV personality Beth Ostrosky Stern into an adoption advocate. Beth Ostrosky Stern is known…
Is your dog extra sensitive to sound?
You know dogs have a keener sense of hearing than we do. What you may not know is that some are extra sensitive to sound,…
