Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
Dedicated to improved health, behavior and wellness for pets and the people who love them.
Guest Post: 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. Let’s Talk About the Benefits of Leather Dog Collars Your dog’s collar is much more than a fashion statement. Selecting the best option is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, in fact. There’s an endless range of materials, styles, sizes, and colors to choose from, but we believe that leather dog collars are the best possible option. We’ll tell you why, but first, let’s explore the many purposes and benefits of putting a great collar on your dog. via GIPHY Dogs need to wear a collar for their health and safety Dog collars fulfil many roles. They’re a relatively safe way to restrain your dog when out walking, or when you need to tether them in an […]
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Guest Post courtesy of Brenda Leary http://cuddleyourdogs.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. Did you know that the ritual of feeding your dog is a fundamental aspect of the relationship between a pet caretaker and their pet? Key to an animal’s survival, the way they feed affects their levels of happiness, health and their entire state of wellness. (What they eat specifically is a discussion for another post… ) So, you may ask, what is the best way to feed dogs? Choosing the most appropriate feeding method for your dog may, however, prove to be challenging given your personal schedule as a pet parent or your dog’s feeding preferences. Different dogs have different feeding patterns, and their preferential differences are usually based on breed, age or initial dog […]
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Is there a Real Dr. Doolittle? Yes, there is. Welcome to our Show on Talking to the Animals May I teach you what I know so you can learn how to talk to your animals? It’s important to hear and understand your animals viewpoints. Reconnecting with animals helps us be better humans, and is an exciting journey into Self, the nature and reality of our world. This is a spiritual journey taking a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the complex interactions between all beings. Today I’m talking to Gayle Pruitt about canine nutrition. Canine nutrition expert Gayle Pruitt has been a nutritionist and chef since 1996. She earned her Certified Nutritionist degree from the American Health Science University’s National Institute of Nutritional Education/NINE in 1996. Gayle conducts nutritional research where at present she focuses on human and canine nutrition with a specialty in digestive issues and disorders and also acts as […]
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Providing your pet with a well balanced nutritious meal is a great responsibility. It also plays a significant role in the overall animal-human bond. Keeping your pet healthy with a controlled amount of high quality, nutritional food can increase your pet’s life considerably; something all of us pet lovers want. Unfortunately, when it comes to referring to a diet guide, there are various misconceptions that can confuse many pet owners and make them wonder what really is the ideal pet food for nutrition and health. Most pet parents either follow their instincts as to which looks best from a marketing standpoint, buys whatever they can afford, or seeks advice from their peers. If they blindly follow the advice of their vet who typically gets their nutrition information from the commercial pet food industry and has an incentive to sell you their food so they get a commission on the sale, […]
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An elephant’s skin can be more than an inch thick. But their thick skin doesn’t make them impervious to heartbreak and loneliness. And they’re able to communicate their pain – as well as joy and contentment – if you’re willing to listen. There are some heart-warming examples of humans paying attention to elephant language, like when these elephants reunited back in 2008. Here’s the story about Jenny and Shirley, and the lessons they taught us about an elephant’s unique personalities…and why it’s so important to learn how to communicate with animals. via GIPHY Elephants, the gentle giants Elephants – the largest mammal walking the earth – are extremely social and sentimental creatures. In the wild, they’re organized in birth families, bond groups, clans, led by a matriarch. They function as interdependent groups, coming together to socialize and share information, then separating again. If calves are forcefully separated from a wild herd […]
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