Luke is One of Those Special Dogs That Struggles with the Stress of Shelter Life. Can You Help?
Meet Luke, a friendly boy who found himself at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona, through no fault of his own. Luke’s one of those special dogs that struggle with the stress of shelter life but almost immediately relaxes once they’re away from the kennel. He’s a 4-year-old neutered pit bull terrier that weighs approximately 68 pounds, but those are merely stats. Here’s what just a few of his many fans have said about this sweet, special boy to give you a better picture of what to expect: Photo: Pima Animal...
Florida Bill Would Ban Dogs From Sticking their Heads Out of Car Windows, Among Other Restrictions
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a dog to sit/stand in a driver’s lap or poke its head out of the windows of a moving vehicle, among several other restrictions. The said intent of Senate Bill 932, filed by state Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward), is to protect animals on several fronts. It includes provisions that would make it illegal to transport canines “on the running board, fender, hood, or roof of a motor vehicle,” as well as in a trunk or enclosed cargo space or a vehicle being towed. On top of those...
How Pets are Helping AIDS Survivors through Two Pandemics
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The Best Dog DNA Test Kits Reviewed
Human DNA testing technology has changed our approach to ancestry, health, and relationships. So it’s no wonder many pet owners would like to use that same technology to better understand their beloved dogs. If you’ve ever wondered what your dog’s parents (or grandparents or great-grandparents) may have looked like, dog DNA tests can give you some idea. Even if your dog is a purebred, there may be some things you may not know about its family tree. Dog DNA also holds valuable information about your pet’s health....
How Does a Meatless Diet Measure Up for Your Dog?
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence Review: Best GPS Collar on the Market?
Dog lovers with a large backyard need the reassurance that their pets will stay within a predetermined zone created by them. Creating a virtual fence with SpotOn Collar is easy and fast. The SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence is a dog collar that provides several features to dog owners that are ideal for those with a large backyard. The SpotOn Collar has an app where all functions are accessible such as live tracking. Get the #1 Rated GPS Dog Collar Fence – Visit Official Site There are many smart collar wireless fence solutions in the market,...
Could Dogs Be the Key to Reversing Aging in Humans?
“While we are building these dog longevity drugs and giving something that pet parents, at least from the emails I get, really, really want, we’re also learning something about how to help people live longer, healthier lives,” Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of Loyal, a San Francisco startup that’s studying drugs to slow aging in larger dog breeds, told National Geographic. Today, many companies are endeavoring to find ways to lengthen the life and health spans of man’s best friends. And along with these efforts...
Oregon Set to Join Other States in Making Shelter Animals the State Pet
Oregon has no officially recognized state pet. Now, state lawmakers are moving to rectify that with a proposal to declare shelter dogs and cats the state pet. As of late last month, a one-page declaration for the proposal, known as House Resolution 8, unanimously passed the House Committee on Rules before easily sailing through the House with 58 bipartisan votes in favor of and just one against. That sole holdout was Rep. Jamie Cate, R-Lebanon. Photo: Pixabay/Daga_Roszkowska The State Pet of Oregon Now in the hands of the Senate rules...
How Reiki Can Help Your Dog or Cat Through Stressful Transitions
Life transitions can be stressful, and our animal companions are affected as much as we are. Reiki is a non-invasive healing modality that can help. Stress comes under many guises, both positive and negative. Moving to a new home; dealing with a separation or bereavement; seeing a child off to college for the first time; even adopting a new animal can all create stress not only in your human family members, but also in your dog or cat. Because they like routine and predictability, many dogs and cats find life transitions of any kind...
Eastern Food Therapy: Find Out if Your Dog Is Healthy and Balanced
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