Skip to main content

Natural Pet

Last Updated: May 31, 2016 08:09AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Hot Days Are Hard on Pets: How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

May 31, 2016 08:09AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Pets such as bulldogs and rabbits are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, but we can cut the risks by taking preventive measures and knowing what to do if a pet is overcome.

Read More »
Stressed-Out Pets: Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

Apr 29, 2016 09:02AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Life as a beloved American pet might seem ideal, but 70 million of our cats and dogs are medicated for anxiety and depression.

Read More »
Horse Rescue: Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses

Mar 31, 2016 08:28AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Elderly, ill and neglected horses need space and loving hands to ensure their survival and happiness.

Read More »
Well-Mannered Cats: Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave

Feb 29, 2016 03:15PM ● By Sandra Murphy

If a house cat pounces on guests, throws up or pees in places other than the litter box, don’t despair—practical solutions can turn a cat into a paragon of virtue.

Read More »
Bird-Watching for Beginners: Start with a Bird Feeder and Binoculars

Jan 29, 2016 09:43AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Starting with a bird feeder, binoculars and app, we can thrill to the medley of birds in our backyards and wildlife refuges.

Read More »
The Right Vet for Your Pet: Animals Thrive with Gentle, Safe and Natural Approaches

Dec 29, 2015 04:25PM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Holistic medicine is just as nourishing and effective for our pets as it is for humans.

Read More »
Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015 08:47AM

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

Read More »
Eat, Bark and Be Merry: Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets

Nov 30, 2015 08:47AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Sure, it’s tempting to slip food scraps to our pets from our groaning holiday tables, but it’s much healthier to cook them up special treats.

Read More »
Critter Doc Andrea Sobotka Dispenses Spirit Animal Wisdom

Nov 01, 2015 07:10PM

Learn about her holistic approach that helps the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of animals.

Read More »
Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations

Oct 30, 2015 07:59AM

If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.

Read More »

 

 

Current Issue

Read it Now!