5 ways to soothe anxiety in dogs
Poor socialization, abuse, traumatic events and even genetics can cause fear-based behaviors in a dog. You can’t undo his past, but you can help alleviate…
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.
Top 10 ways to build a bond with your dog
Whether you’re adopting a puppy or adult dog, establishing a healthy bond with him from the start will help ensure a meaningful friendship. The powerful bond…
Megan Blake on Four Footed Companions
Megan Blake, a talented actress and producer, credits her dog Smiley, along with her many other four-footed companions, for teaching her some important life lessons. Megan…
Autoimmune diseases in dogs
Autoimmune diseases are increasingly prevalent and have genetic and environmental triggers. Here’s what you should be aware of. If you were unlucky enough to catch a cold…
How to create a happy and successful workplace
Is your practice as happy and successful as it can be? If you’ve answered yes, read no further. If not, don’t worry — this aspiration…
Do Cats Hold Grudges?
While studies may show that the memory of cats can range from a short time up to 16 hours in some, the outward response of…
Chinese Herbs – Science or Tradition?
Both approaches have successes and yet they seem worlds apart. Whether using traditional TCVM principles or science-based medicine, it seems we are saying the same…
Herbs For IR Horses
Insulin Resistance mimics Cushing’s disease in many ways, although the horse does not have the benign pituitary adenoma present in the Cushing’s animal. Diagnosis is…
Symptomatic Lameness – Part 2
In previous issues, we have discussed several aspects of a badly fitting saddle, which can lead to symptomatic appearances of various issues. Persistent lameness, back…
Acupuncture for Equine Allergies
Western medicine will sometimes accept chronic conditions as a variant of “healthy” if they’re not life-threatening or debilitating. It has become routine to treat symptoms…
Raw Bones — what you need to know
A look at raw bones and how to help your clients make the right selection for their animal companions. Clients used to accept at face…
TCVM – Pattern Differentiation In Dermatology
As veterinarians, we know that a good diagnostic plan would include a thorough history of the problem (acute, chronic, seasonal, continual), the patient’s age, and…
