What Is Animal Chiropractic—and How Does It Work?
For many dog owners, the idea of chiropractic care for animals sounds either surprising or downright strange. Isn’t chiropractic something for people with bad backs? What does it have to do with dogs? As it turns out, a lot. Animal chiropractic is a growing field that focuses on one critical principle: the connection between the spine and the nervous system. When that connection is free and functional, your dog’s body works better. When it’s restricted, the result can be pain, stiffness, behavioral changes, and even organ...
Upbringing influences dog parenting styles
The way you raise your dog often mirrors the care you received in childhood. Have you ever wondered why you treat your dog the way you do? The way you nurture, control, train, or spoil your four-legged friend often reflects your childhood experiences. It mirrors the way your parents raised you. Recent research involving nearly 400 dog caregivers reveals a fascinating truth: upbringing influences dog parenting styles. The cycle of permissive parenting The study found a strong pattern. Those raised with a permissive style often raise...
Common Cat Issues That May Benefit from Music
Cat parents are always looking for ways to help their furry companions feel their best. Music therapy is becoming a popular tool that many pet owners are discovering can help with various cat health and behavior issues. Let’s explore how different types of music might benefit your cat. What is Music Therapy for Cats? Music therapy uses specially designed sounds and melodies to create a calming environment for cats. Unlike human music, cat-specific music often includes frequencies and tempos that match how cats naturally communicate and...
How to prevent lost cats
After learning how to keep dogs safe with our “Lost Dog Prevention” course, now you can do the same for cats! Bringing a new cat home is an exciting moment—but it can also be overwhelming for your new feline friend. New sights, sounds and smells can cause even the calmest cat to panic or try to escape. Preparation is key to helping them feel safe and preventing a “lost cat” situation. In “Lost Cat Prevention,” a new, free self-paced course on Maddie’s® University, expert Kimberley...
What Does It Mean When a Cat Licks You?
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably experienced it: your feline friend gently licking your hand, your hair, or even your face. It’s cute — and maybe a little surprising. But what does it actually mean when a cat licks you? Cats use licking as one of their primary ways to communicate. While dogs lick mostly out of affection, cats do it for several complex reasons — from social bonding to grooming instincts and emotional reassurance. Understanding the meaning behind this behavior helps strengthen your bond...
Stress-reducing foods for dogs and cats
Help ease stress in your dog or cat with nutrient-rich foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, fatty fish, and pumpkin seeds — plus easy homemade recipes to support calm and well-being. Dogs and cats suffer from stress much as we do. Stress and anxiety in our animal companions can arise from a range of sources. These include changes in household routines, a loss or move, loud noises, and more. Certain foods can help alleviate stress in our dogs and cats. Turkey contains tryptophan while fatty fish is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Sweet...
Can dogs and cats understand human language?
See how dogs and cats interpret spoken words, tones, and body cues — plus what science is revealing about their communication skills. As dog and cat parents, we communicate with our animals through words and nicknames, kisses, pats and cuddles. The bond we share with our dogs and cats is unique and deep. Sometimes it even feels they can read our minds. You may have found yourself wondering if your animal knows what you’re saying, especially when your dog tilts her head or your kitty starts purring at just the right moment. Can...
Keeping Your Furry Family Safe: The Importance of Checking for Pet Food Recalls
Pet parents want to provide their dogs and cats with the best nutrition possible. However, even the most trusted pet food brands can sometimes encounter safety issues that lead to recalls. Understanding how food recalls work and why it’s important to check for them regularly can help protect your beloved companions from serious health risks. Why Pet Food Recalls Happen Pet food recalls occur when products may be unsafe for animals to eat. Common reasons include contamination with harmful bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli, the presence...
Energy medicine for dogs and cats
Energy medicine supports healing and wellness in both humans and animals. It uses frequency-based therapies, quantum touch, Reiki, and other modalities to vibrationally balance the body and its systems. Energy medicine for dogs and cats offers an effective approach to healing by working with frequency and vibration to restore balance and harmony. Whether you’re supporting your own well-being or your animal’s, energy medicine offers a variety of modalities. These therapies address physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances in...
Scientific Studies Find Additional Pet Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Explore the newly proven pet health benefits of ashwagandha, as confirmed by three scientific studies featuring KSM-66 Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a millennia-old staple in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, celebrated for its powerful adaptogenic and healing properties. Today, modern science is confirming additional human and pet health benefits of ashwagandha. Past studies have demonstrated its efficacy at managing stress and anxiety in dogs, cats, and horses, and new research shows it also has benefits for brain, skin, and coat health....
