Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season tips, marketing long-stay pets and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition!Prepare for Kitten Season with expert guidance from leaders in the field! Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9AM PT/12PM ET to 1PM PT/4PM ET, for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition. This free, half-day session is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the upcoming kitten season, which is… Learn More Tips for marketing long-stay petsMarketing pets...
Benefits of Balneotherapy for Your Canine Companion
Balneotherapy, a therapeutic approach utilizing water, is gaining traction among canine caregivers seeking holistic solutions for their furry companions. This innovative treatment not only enhances physical well-being but also fosters emotional healing. As dog parents, understanding the benefits of balneotherapy can transform your dog’s health journey and strengthen your bond. What is Balneotherapy Balneotherapy involves the use of mineral-rich water for therapeutic purposes. It encompasses various techniques, including hydrotherapy,...
Ashwagandha for pets’ seasonal health
Boost your pet’s seasonal health with Ashwagandha. Support immunity, reduce stress, and alleviate joint pain during colder months. Clinical research shows KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract helps your dog or cat fight off fall and winter ailments. Fall, winter, spring, summer… there’s something to love about all seasons. That being said, each season brings with it its own set of health hazards – for us and our animal companions. This is particularly true of the chillier months. Fall sniffles, achy winter...
HASS Announces Key Findings and New Resources Developed through the Intake Triage Project
A project dedicated to understanding the root causes behind why people need support, why pets enter the shelter, and how the industry can utilize resources to help more people and their pets. (AUSTIN, TX) January 23, 2025–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project bridging the gap between human and animal welfare, is proudly sharing the preliminary results from its Intake Triage Project (ITP) initiative. Facilitated in collaboration with three HASS pilot shelters, ITP aimed to help animal welfare organizations...
Meet the Company Behind a Natural 30-Day Hot Spot Treatment 1,300 Years in the Making!
For the first time in North America, a product made with a proprietary extract featuring glyconutrients, including sialic acid, is available to restore skin and coat health in dogs and cats in as little as 30 days. MIRANEST is on a mission to promote health in dogs and cats safely, naturally, and effectively. Their pet supplements and skin care products contain an exclusive blend of natural ingredients that help pet parents move away from steroids and pharmaceuticals when managing difficult-to-treat issues. And the secret is a proprietary...
Register now for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition!
Prepare for Kitten Season with expert guidance from Maddie’s Fund®! Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9AM PT/12PM ET to 1PM PT/4PM ET, for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition. This free, half-day session is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the upcoming kitten season, which is expected to be particularly demanding. Most kittens in the United States are born to free-roaming community cats. With shelters already stretched thin, this event will provide critical...
Chiropractic Care for Dogs with Cognitive Decline
As dogs age, they often face a myriad of health challenges, one of the most concerning being canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). Much like Alzheimer’s in humans, CCD can lead to disorientation, changes in sleep patterns, and altered behavior. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers a promising avenue for managing these symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for senior dogs. Understanding Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities due to neurodegenerative changes in...
Top benefits of adding fruits and vegetables to your dog’s diet
Discover the benefits of adding fruits and vegetables to your dog’s diet for better digestion, weight management, and overall health with balanced nutrition. The perfect balance of meat, fruits and vegetables supports whole-body canine health. People often think of meat and protein when it comes to canine nutrition. However, dogs are actually facultative carnivores. This means that while meat is the biggest part of their diet, they also get nutrients from plant-based sources. In fact, fruits and vegetables offer many advantages to...
Natural Remedies for Cough and Cold in Dogs
When your furry friend is feeling under the weather, it can be distressing for both of you. Coughs and colds in dogs are not uncommon, and while veterinary care is essential for severe cases, many natural remedies can help alleviate mild symptoms. Here’s how to support your canine companion through their recovery. 1. Steam Therapy Just like humans, dogs can benefit from steam to relieve respiratory discomfort. Create a steamy environment by running a hot shower with the bathroom door closed. Now keep your dog there for 10-15 minutes....
Do dogs form stronger bonds with humans than pigs?
Dogs form stronger bonds with humans than pigs, according to research. Learn about the study comparing dog and pig attachment behavior in human relationships. No one can deny that dogs and humans share a powerful bond. But how does that bond compare to those between people and other animal species, such as pigs? Researchers at the ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest aimed to answer that question by investigating if dogs form stronger bonds with humans than pigs. Using the so-called “Strange Situation Test,” researchers...
