Natural remedies for canine anxiety
Is your dog a “nervous Nelly?“ Anxiety is common in our canine companions, so here’s how to help him chill using a holistic, natural approach.
5 reasons to get outdoors with your dog!
Spending time outdoors for fresh air, exercise and mental stimulation is vital to your dog’s happiness and well being. “Who wants to go out?” It’s a
How to massage your dog
Who doesn’t love a great massage? After all, massage benefits us physically and psychologically. The same is true for our dogs. Through massage, you’ll see
Tips for crating dogs with separation anxiety
Does your dog panic when you leave him alone in his crate? Here’s how to ease his separation anxiety and curb dangerous behaviors. Most dog
Stress-free holidays for you and your cat
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But maybe your cat is stirring.
Does your cat have whisker stress?
Food and water bowls that are too small can result in a feline behavioral issue called whisker stress. Does your cat pull her food out
How TCVM eases separation anxiety in dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs can manifest in many ways – from non-stop barking and howling to destructive behavior. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine offers some effective
Natural help for anxiety
Anxiety can impact your dog’s quality of life and result in a variety of troublesome behaviors. The good news is that there are many ways
Is your dog scared of thunderstorms?
Shaking, whining, panting and pacing are all signs of thunder phobia in dogs. Instead of dreading summer thunderstorms, find out how behavior modification can help
Unwanted behaviors and nutrition
Find out how certain dietary nutrients and calming supplements may curb aggression, anxiety and other unwanted behaviors in dogs. Did you know that nutrition plays
Melatonin for dogs and cats
Along with promoting sleep, melatonin may also help with Cushing’s disease, separation anxiety and other dog and cat health problems. Melatonin as a nutritional supplement
Travel stress-free this holiday
Taking your dog on a road trip to visit friends or family this festive season (or any other time)? This travel checklist will help ensure
Music’s healing effects
Studies have shown playing the right music can have a powerful and calming influence on dogs and cats. Sound is a major factor of our
Understanding anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats
Why are anxiety and aggression so common in dogs and cats, and how can they be resolved? About three years ago, our Irish setter Coral
What’s making your dog anxious?
Helping your anxious dog starts with determining what’s upsetting her in the first place. Dogs get stressed just like we do. The difference is, we
5 wonderful reasons to walk with your pet
Whether you have a dog or just like to get outside for a stroll, a daily walk comes with a number of benefits. Walking you
6 steps to stress-free vet visits
The keys to calm behavior at the vet clinic includes early socialization and positive reinforcement training. If you’re like a lot of people, you dread
Flower essences for anxious dogs
Flower essences can help relieve your dog’s stress. Modern life is full of things that can make a dog nervous. From the constant assault of
Pica: stress eating in dogs
Pica is a condition in which dogs crave the ingestion of unnatural food sources. While it may seem unusual, it’s actually fairly common. Lucky, a
Easing your dog’s fear of thunder
Does your dog duck for cover whenever thunder claps? These simple simple solutions can help you ease his fear. A beautiful summer afternoon can take
Flower essences for your dog
Flower essences are a gentle and profound way to ease anxiety, depression, grief and other negative emotions in our animal companions. If you’re familiar with
Hypnotism for dogs
Hypnotism for dogs…is it a creative solution for anxiety, or a quack cure? According to one man, dog hypnotism is a surefire solution to your
Is your cat over-grooming?
Cats spend a lot of time grooming, but if they start showing bald patches, it could signal a behavioral problem called psychogenic alopecia — otherwise
Is your dog depressed?
Do you think your dog may be depressed? Here are 6 simple ways to keep him off the shrink’s couch. We’ve all passed through times
Chinese herbs for your dog’s anxiety
Your dog is scared of loud noises, hates being left alone and is jumpier than a jack-in-the-box. Chinese herbs can calm him down by getting
Mental illness or behavior problem?
Is your dog acting differently? It may be a behavioral issue caused by a mental illness. Take a look at two conditions that can cause
Is your dog displaying bad behavior?
Before reacting negatively to a “bad” behavior, try to look at what your dog might be telling you. “If only he could talk.” It’s a
Stress busters for your dog
Stress and tension can be as much an issue for dogs as for humans. Here are some gentle and natural ways to calm your canine’s
5 ways to soothe fear in dogs
Alleviate your dog’s fear based behaviours stemming from poor socialization, abuse, traumatic events and even genetics. Joe and Melissa adopted a young mixed breed from
Energy medicine for your dog
What exactly is “energy medicine” and how does it work? For most of us, the word “energy” calls to mind something that turns lights on
Your stress is impacting your cat’s health
Stress is a fact of life for us, but did you know your feelings can have a negative impact on your cat? What in the
Separation anxiety — could you be making it worse?
Could you be making your dog’s separation anxiety worse? You may be contributing to his fear without even realizing it. Wendy adopted a collie mix recently.