Prepare Your Horse For Shipping And Trailering
Wherever the road takes you and your horse, it is up to you to make the journey as breezy and stress-free as possible. Travel stress can take a toll on your horse’s health and may affect their performance if they participate in equine sports. Proper preparation, supportive nutrition, and attention to your horse’s comfort can […]
How To Manage Stress In Horses
Even the most laid-back horse is sometimes affected by stress. Changes in their environment or schedule, travel, and lack of exercise are just a few stress triggers for horses. While you may not be able to prevent or manage everything that makes your horse feel stressed, you can help them cope with and even become […]
Why Does My Horse Paw At The Ground?
When your horse paws or digs with their front hooves, they might be trying to tell you something. They may be trying to get your attention, expressing feelings of stress or impatience, or even trying to relieve pain. This common, natural behavior is often harmless, though it can sometimes result in injuries or property damage. […]
How To Support Your Dog’s Mental Health
Pets are mental health miracle workers on four legs, as every pet parent knows. But we do not always realize that our pets depend on us for so much more than their basic needs. Animals, too, can suffer from emotional and mental health issues. Even those that do not have specific challenges can benefit when […]
Does My Dog Have ADHD?
Most dogs and cats get the zoomies every now and then. And it’s absolutely normal to have trouble keeping their attention at times. But have you ever wondered if your pet could have ADHD? Pets can suffer from many of the same mental health issues as humans. For example, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) […]
What Is Dog Therapy Used For?
Nothing melts stress after a tough day at work or school like coming home to spend time with your pet. Every pet parent knows that dogs and cats help us feel better and give us the emotional support we need to tackle anything life throws at us. Over the past few decades, there’s been a […]
Seasonal Depression in Dogs: Do Dogs Get The Winter Blues?
Up to 10 percent of humans experience mild to moderate seasonal depression. But can dogs and cats catch the winter blues? Learn how cold weather can affect your pet’s mood and what you can do to lift their spirits this season. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder in Pets? Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder […]
What is Reiki Therapy for Dogs?
Reiki meditation therapy has been used for thousands of years to promote healing and relaxation in humans, as well as dogs, cats, horses, and other animals. To help raise awareness of this ancient Japanese practice and how it can benefit our pets today, February 3rd was marked World Animal Reiki Day by The Shelter Animal […]
Do Dogs Get Depressed?
Though we tend to focus more on our pets’ basic needs like food and water, they also depend on us when it comes to their mental health. If you’ve noticed lately that your happy-go-lucky dog isn’t feeling as playful, or your friendly, talkative cat hasn’t been so chatty, they could be experiencing a depressive episode. […]
Endurosyn FAQ
When do I use Endurosyn® Canine Oral Gel versus Lactoquil®? Endurosyn® is a 3-day probiotic oral gel for short-term use in support of digestive health during times of stress or transition. Pets that suffer from GI upset when boarding, traveling, training, or going to the vet are good candidates for Endurosyn®. Lactoquil® is a daily […]
A Dog Parent’s Quick Guide To Prescription Anxiety Meds for Dogs
When your pet has anxiety, they’re stuck in “survival mode,” even if they’re not in danger. Whether they panic every day when you leave for work, or they turn into a quivering mess during thunderstorms or vet visits, your pet depends on you to care for their mental well-being. If you’re wondering if prescription anxiety […]
15 Most Overlooked Signs of Anxiety in Dogs
Did you know that at least 50 percent of dogs show signs of anxiety? The most common triggers for dogs are loud noises, separation anxiety, and reactivity around unknown humans and other animals. In honor of Pet Anxiety Awareness Month, we’re highlighting some of the most commonly overlooked signs of anxiety in dogs. Symptoms of […]
10 Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog
All dogs experience anxiety from time to time. Whether your dog is a scaredy cat or they are usually brave and confident, there is usually something that can turn them into a whining, quivering ball of anxiety whether that is a vet visit, thunderstorm, other dogs, or even a plastic bag blowing in the wind. […]
Reducing Anxiety of Veterinary Visits in Cats
Picture this: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, it’s Veterinary Visit Day, and everyone is calm, collected, and maybe a little excited to see their favorite veterinarian. Taking your pet to the veterinarian is as important as it is inevitable, but your pet shaking in his or her boots on the way there […]
Adopting Two Cats At The Same Time: Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One
If you’re thinking about adopting a cat, consider this: what do we have two hands for, if not to pet two cats at once? With two cats, not only do you get to be the center of a kitty sandwich every morning, you also get the peace of mind that your cat won’t be lonely […]