Displaying items by tag: Natural Pet
Stressed-Out Pets
Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety
by SANDRA MURPHY
While most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get...
Horse Rescue
Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses
by SANDRA MURPHY
An estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may...
Well-Mannered Cats
Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave
by SANDRA MURPHY
Three million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is...
Going Holistic
Alternative and holistic approaches for what ails your pet
by DR. JOHN M. SIMON
Pet owners who are open minded enough to consider holistic medicine for their pet will find there are many benefits that go along with the alternative approaches to pet's health care. Here are a few examples of...
Eat, Bark and Be Merry
Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets
by SANDRA MURPHY
As with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season. Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of...
Animal Chiropractic
The Benefits of a Well-Adjusted Pet
by LINDA SECHRIST
Although pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of...
Animal Talk
They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen
by SANDRA MURPHY
In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like...
No Worries: Cats Naturally Eat Less in Summer...
Purr-fect Pet Sitters
Make Sure Your Pet Enjoys Your Vacation, Too
by SANDRA MURPHY
Vacations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for the family pet, made possible by a growing number of...
Walking the Cat
Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll
by SANDRA MURPHY
Cats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which ...