Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
Dedicated to improved health, behavior and wellness for pets and the people who love them.
Are you bringing home a new pet? Or, have you been asked to take care of someone else’s pet? Either way, it’s a big responsibility. Pets – like humans – are curious by nature. They find trouble in some unexpected places…and anxious pets? They can do some serious damage to their environment, you and your stuff, and even to themselves. Whether or not you can communicate with your cat or dog to reduce their anxiety, there are some simple steps you can take to pet-proof your home. They’ll give you peace of mind, and keep your furry family member – or visitor – safe and sound. via GIPHY 6 simple ways to pet-proof your home Naturally, you want a well-trained dog or cat who understands boundaries in your home – and that requires effort on your part. Obedience training doesn’t just help your furry companion learn the ropes, it provides […]
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By Dr. Karen Becker, DVM Today’s Discussion Subject: Pet Foods A subject readers here at HealthyPets and clients at my animal clinic are very interested in is the kind of food they should be feeding their dog or cat for good health. So by popular demand, today is a discussion of pet foods. Here are my recommendations for the best-to-worst diets you can feed your pet. There are 13 categories on my list, and what you’re feeding will fall into one of them. via GIPHY Now, if the diet you’re serving your dog or cat happens to fall into one of the lower quality categories, I don’t want you to beat yourself up about it. As a general rule, people who are feeding their pets a lesser quality diet are doing so either because they can’t afford a better food – or they simply don’t know what constitutes good […]
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Horse Blankets: What You Need to Know guest post courtesy of Thomas Brown, Horsezz.com The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. When the weather is getting colder, a warm blanket is important for your horse’s health. The sheet is usually made of firm fabric and it’s tacked with fasteners, belts, or velcro. Different blanket types are used for specific purposes. So, let’s get all the nuts and bolts on blanketing a horse to cover your equine companion. via GIPHY Horse Blanket Types There are several types of horse blankets: turnout, stable, quarter sheets, and coolers. Depending on your horse’s needs and climate conditions you can pick the perfect option. Turnout blankets are designed for any weather as they are water-resistant, wind-proof, and come with fleece lining. In addition, there […]
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Welcome to the Real Dr. Doolittle Show! Dyan deNapoli is a penguin expert and author of The Great Penguin Rescue, which chronicles the remarkable rescue of 40,000 penguins from the Treasure oil spill in South Africa. She was a member of the first team of penguin specialists to fly to Cape Town from the US to train and supervise more than 12,000 dedicated volunteers who saved the oiled penguins from certain death. via GIPHY Dyan also helped manage the penguin colony at Boston’s New England Aquarium for nine years and now, as The Penguin Lady, she lectures internationally about penguin biology and conservation. To date, she has taught approximately 250,000 people about these charismatic seabirds. Dyan has been the featured penguin expert on several television and radio shows, and on nature cruises to the Antarctic and the Galapagos Islands. She donates 20% of the proceeds from her book and from […]
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We welcomed “Whale Whisperer” Madeleine Walker to the Real Dr Doolittle Show™ Madeleine Walker is an amazing colleague and an inspiration for all animal lovers. Madeleine Walker is an International Professional Animal Communicator, Horse and Rider Trauma Consultant and Spiritual Empowerment Coach. She has written three books: “An Exchange of Love… animals healing people in past, present and future lifetimes.” She’s also written “The Whale Whisperer” and “Your Pet’s Past Lives and How they can Heal You“. She raises awareness of the incredibly deep connection we have with our animals and their messages of healing for us and our beautiful planet. She travels all over the world to work with wild species in their natural habitat and writes and lectures about her experiences. Madeleine receives recognition for her healing skills with both animals and humans on both emotional and physical levels. Madeleine specializes in the past life connections between animals […]
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