By Admin on March 6, 2020
by Julie Peterson
Brian Engler, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was asked to provide hospice care for a senior Akita. Tadao was underweight, weak, arthritic and had been severely neglected. He needed a place to live out his remaining days in comfort. Even though Tadao was unstable (read more…)
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By Admin on March 6, 2020
by Julie Peterson
Eating healthy is a family affair, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluffy or Fido, as each requires a species-specific, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to consider more natural options. “Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado.
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By Admin on January 4, 2020
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by Julie Peterson
Locavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets.
“You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four (read more…)
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By Admin on December 2, 2019
streby Julie Peterson
Wade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life. (read more…)
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By Admin on November 30, 2019
Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.
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By Admin on September 11, 2019
Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.
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By Admin on September 11, 2019
Dr. Jeanne Fowler and her veterinary practice All About Pets is well known in upstate South Carolina as the place to find holistic health services for your pet. As well as holding a degree in Zoology, Dr. Fowler is certified in acupuncture, in veterinary orthopedic manipulation and in Chinese
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By Admin on September 10, 2019
Treating the Whole Pet
by Julie Peterson
About 10 years ago, Kim Krouth’s dog, Buckeye, was suffering from severe allergy symptoms. The mixed-breed shepherd was licking and biting her paws until her toe pads were bleeding. “Our conventional vet prescribed steroids,” recalls Krouth. “It helped some, but also agitated Buckeye. When I found out that other side effects could include serious health problems, I didn’t want to put her at risk.” (read more…)
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By Admin on September 6, 2019
by Julie Peterson
As a neurologist, Dr. Aysha Akhtar wanted to acknowledge that medicine has largely overlooked our relationships with animals and their impact on our health. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, she gained strength and courage to change her situation after forming a deep bond with an abused dog. (read more…)
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By Admin on July 7, 2019
Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches
by Karen Shaw Becker
Like people, pets can develop allergies to medications that are overprescribed, including antibiotics, which also have a long list of side effects—many of which are long-term. There is also the escalating problem of resistance, which is the result of too-frequent and unnecessary use of these drugs. (read more…)
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By Admin on July 3, 2019
Greenville County Animal Care Services is offering several camps for children this summer. For parents who have children who dream of being a vet, dog trainer or using art to help animals get adopted, Camp Animal Care offers a unique camp experience. The camps will have hands-on opportunities to explore the world of animals, including veterinary/medical care, basic dog training, and using art to promote shelter pets,
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By Admin on June 3, 2019
Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.
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By Admin on June 3, 2019
Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing
by Sandra Murphy
The American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, (read more…)
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By Admin on June 2, 2019
What We Need to Know
by Kajsa Nickels
With the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their four-legged family members. A study (read more…)
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By Admin on May 2, 2019
Help Your Pet Fight Off Seasonal Discomfort
Dr. Shawn Messonnier
As the weather warms, so does the chance of a family dog, cat or other pet suffering from springtime allergies. While we can’t always prevent them, we can use several natural therapies to lessen a pet’s allergy discomfort and help them heal.
Simply stated, an allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a foreign protein (allergen). More pets suffer more from environmental allergies from sources as various as molds, (read more…)
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By Admin on April 2, 2019
This year, the ‘mutts’ are taking over Greenville’s Main Street on Saturday, April 27, for the 8th Annual Mutt Strut, benefiting the Greenville Humane Society. Participants will enjoy a two-mile walk/run through Downtown Greenville beginning at 8:30 a.m. at 550 South Main Street
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By Admin on April 2, 2019
The Angel Pets Conference and Expo will be held in Asheville on Saturday, June 8, at the Renaissance Hotel. The conference, held in Salon A, is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the expo opening 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This pioneering, unique, and much-needed conference covers many topics on senior pet care needs, end-of-life care,
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By Admin on March 2, 2019
Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.
Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star residents. (read more…)
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By Admin on March 2, 2019
by Sandra Murphy
Springtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather, colorful flowers and greening grass. It also brings seasonal allergies. For pets, it can be a miserable time of year, because dogs and cats are (read more…)
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By Admin on December 2, 2018
Pets at PAWS Need Homes, Donations
Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.
Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star residents. (read more…)
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