Take the 30-Day Hot Spot Challenge!
Join the 30-day hot spot challenge and get a one-month supply of MIRANEST Jelly Sticks for Dogs and a chance to win an additional three-month supply! MIRANEST Jelly Sticks for Dogs is a miracle solution that can treat hot spots and other skin conditions in as little as 30 days. It harnesses the power of all eight glyconutrients, including sialic acid, to control hot spots and improve skin and coat health while restoring vitality—without the need for steroidal drugs or antibiotics. What’s more, MIRANEST wants you to try Jelly...
March 2025 Giveaway: Co-sheltering & keeping pets and people together
For families facing housing insecurity, domestic violence or financial hardship, “no pets allowed” policies can force the heartbreaking decision to part with beloved companions. This challenge not only impacts families but also places additional strain on animal well-being organizations through increased shelter intakes and resource demands. Co-sheltering is defined by My Dog Is My Home as the sheltering of people and animals together at the same emergency or temporary housing facility. By embracing co-sheltering...
How cats think: the science behind feline cognition
Discover how cats think and explore recent research revealing their intelligence and remarkable problem-solving skills. Cats have a unique intelligence that often goes underappreciated. Canine cognition has been widely studied, but most knowledge about how cats think comes from anecdotes shared by cat parents until recently. New research, however, shows cats possess high intelligence and demonstrate it in numerous ways. They can adapt new behaviors to different situations, communicate within social groups, and even respond to training cues....
4 Ways You Can Enhance Nighttime Rest Quality for Your Dog
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: My Dog is My Home conference, Learning Paths and more!
Discount code for My Dog is My Home’s virtual conferenceWith the code MADDIESFRIEND – you’ll gain access to all three days of the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 for just $75. Register today Maddie’s Insights: Helping the Helpers – Improving Shelter Staff Well-BeingJoin us on March 13, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Shelters and rescue groups have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite...
Idiopathic epilepsy in dogs: what you need to know
Find out how an integrative approach combining alternative therapies and conventional medications can help control idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in dogs. It can be inherited (genetic or idiopathic), caused by structural problems in the brain, or stem from an unknown cause. This article focuses on idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. This condition has no identifiable structural cause but is assumed to have a genetic origin. We’ll look at what triggers seizures, and how they can be treated using...
Whisker Fatigue: Why Your Cat Needs Space at Mealtime
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Button-Pressing Dogs vs. Natural Canine Expression
The trending social media phenomenon of dogs pressing soundboard buttons to “speak” English words connects to a centuries-old tradition. Dating back to Medieval times, humans have trained animals to perform human-like behaviors for entertainment. While today’s button-pressing dogs appear novel through digital media, they represent the latest iteration of an enduring human fascination with animal communication. The Paradox of Mediated Communication Despite claims these devices provide direct access to canine thoughts, the...
Introducing Learning Paths
Maddie’s Fund® is proud to introduce Learning Paths, hosted on Maddie’s® University. Each path contains content that covers a single topic so you can discover what you need and get on with your day. Learning Paths are collections with thoughtfully self-paced courses and resources on dog and cat behavior, body language, training, shelter care, program management, foster care, managing unwanted behavior, veterinary support and more! Currently there are six collections now available, with more to come. BehaviorEverything you...
Canine cognitive abilities – how smart is your dog?
Discover how canine cognitive abilities compare to those of a human toddler. Learn about the intelligence of dogs and what research reveals about their mental skills. How smart are our dogs? If you base your opinion on YouTube videos, it’s easy to conclude they’re extremely intelligent. They do everything from surfing and skateboarding, to punching sound-producing buttons to answer questions. They seem to be the equivalent of four-footed humans in fur coats — at least sometimes. Let’s take a closer look at canine...
