Peppermint – Good tasting and good for your horse!
All the mints, including peppermint, are among the oldest herbs used for medicinal purposes. Peppermint was cultivated by the Egyptians and is mentioned in Icelandic…
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.
Veterinary Advice: Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be a veterinary doctor since she was nine years…
The Equestrian Dating Scene
Pull up a hay bale, my fellow female equestrians, because we’re about to talk dating. (Sorry to leave you out of this one, men, but…
Fire Safety
The start of winter means it’s time to shift your thoughts from keeping your barn cool to keeping it warm. But your efforts may be…
What do electrolytes do?
A host of essential body functions depend not only on the presence of electrolytes, but also the maintenance of precise concentrations of different levels of…
Chia Cookies for Horses
Organic Chia Cookies 3 cups chia flour (ground chia seeds) 1 cup apple sauce or pumpkin pureé, or a combination 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup…
Herd Dynamics
Have you ever experienced that feeling of fear when your horse appears to lose it? She whinnies for the other horses and becomes uncontrollable. This is…
Tea for your horse
Looking for a way to warm your horse from the inside out? Offer him some herbal tea! There’s nothing like a warming cup of herbal…
Building an Eco-Friendly Horse Barn
Recycled or renewable materials for your barn A hallmark of the green building movement is the use of recycled or renewable materials. Using bamboo, which…
Light Therapy
Several years ago, we were at a conference where an Australian vet was waving around a little red light and claiming it could take horses…
Hidden dangers for pets: hunting, trapping and baiting
Hunting, trapping and baiting pose a serious risk to outdoor cats and dogs on walks. Here’s how to ensure your animal companions stay safe. We…
How to help your dog build confidence
Is your dog afraid of everything? Here’s how to help him shake his fear and rebuild confidence. If your dog is a “scaredy cat” the…
