Sprouts – they’re good for dogs and cats too!
Sprouts are mini-powerhouses of nutrition, and they’re just as good for your dog or cat as they are for you. Instead of whole grains for…
Category: Dogs
Natural approaches to allergies
In canines, seasonal allergies usually manifest as skin problems and scratching. Here’s how to ease the discomfort. It’s spring – the start of another allergy…
Using diatomaceous earth to control fleas
Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is an effective way to get rid of fleas without exposing your dog to toxins. If your dog has fleas…
5 steps to greater enrichment
Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As…
Norbert: a tiny dog with a big heart
Meet Norbert, a tiny but big-hearted therapy dog, social media sensation and children’s book “author” who loves doing high-fives. Norbert is only seven inches tall…
Natural black water — the latest pet drinking trend!
Gone are the days of giving your pets crystal clear water. Hello, black water! There is a new trendy organic beverage that is making news globally…
Massage for arthritic dogs
Does your canine companion have osteoarthritis? Massage therapy helps ease the pain and stiffness. Audrey Rose is an 11-year-old poodle with osteoarthritis. “If she moves…
Ayurvedic medicine for animals
A look at the three body types as defined by Ayurvedic medicine, along with four herbs used in this modality. “Ayurveda” means “science of life”.…
Therapy dogs in funeral homes
Therapy dogs offering comfort to grieving families is a growing trend. Therapy dogs are used in many settings, from schools and correctional facilities to hospitals…
Harley — the dog who changed the world dies at 15
Harley, the tiny one-eyed “Hero Dog”, the inspirational force who saved hundreds of puppy mill dogs with National Mill Dog Rescue, and the dog who…
Brooke, the dental therapy dog
This “snuggly” golden retriever works as a therapy dog to calm the fears of young patients at a pediatric dental clinic. Parents come from miles…
Rescue made easy
The shelter isn’t the only place to go. Rescue organizations are finding homes for more animals by bringing adoptable dogs and cats to special events…
