Tui Na massage: Wouldn’t it be something if your horse could have a consistent, harmonious flow of stomach chi and could avoid colic, founder, stomach ulcers, and any other digestion issues horses are prone to have? Wild horses roam and … Read full article
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Homeopathy for Animals – Q&A with Shirley Moore
We receive a LOT of questions about homeopathy for animals: which remedies to use for various conditions, how to give the remedies, and most of all, questions around preventing and treating Lyme disease. Shirley has very kindly been responding to … Read full article
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Canine And Human Help for Stiff Limbs
Ever awaken and realize you’re a bit stiff? You try to stretch your legs and they send you a pain message. Then you stretch your arms out and you feel … Read full article
Animal Massage Therapist – “Best Job In The World”? Absolutely!
By Dr Les Ellam
We have two dogs – active (very) collie spaniel crosses, brother and sister. Sam has always been the seagull chaser, which is lucky as we live by the … Read full article
Sparwyn’s Sultry Sadie O’Kirk-Coyle 1998-2011
By Cattie Coyle
All photos © Cattie Coyle You may have noticed that things have been slow here at AMG lately. I wish I could say I took the summer off and traveled … Read full article
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Alternative Healing Modality: Reiki
By Cattie Coyle
As I mentioned in my post on Friday, I'm starting a new series here at AWG where we learn more about a specific healing modality in each post, and also get to meet a practitioner and read one of their case studies. I'm very excited about this series; it's … Continue Reading...
Meet Julie Lines, Voice of the Animals
By Julie Lines
Julie Lines is the founder and owner of Voice of the Animals and The Purpose of Species, based in South Derbyshire, England. Cattie: Julie and I met online a while back (you may have read her guest post here last year - if not, check it out, I highly … Continue Reading...
Animal Massage Guide Anniversary and Featured on Voice of the Animals
By Cattie Coyle
I just this past weekend realized that today marks the fourth anniversary of Animal Massage Guide! I can’t believe it’s been that long since I started this blog, which I did on a whim, really. I had no idea how to set up a blog, install plugins, add photos and … Continue Reading...
Stress Relief Acupressure Points for You and Your Dog
Stress relief acupressure points to help both you and your dog. If you are feeling stressed, your dog is too. Dogs pick up their emotional cues from their humans. We think we are hiding our feelings, but our animals have an uncanny sensitivity to us. When you … Continue Reading...
Animal Hospice Helps Veterinarians Help Their Patients
By Admin
Heather Merrill, CT, Founder and Director of New England Pet Hospice & Home Care, a mobile service based in Sudbury, Mass., will be speaking to a leading training program for veterinarians and veterinary technicians about how animal hospice can help … Continue Reading...
Using Crystals With Cows
I received a very interesting question from a reader the other day - which crystals to use in a cow barn. I didn't know the answer to that, so I got in touch with Karen Ryan, who is the owner and founder of The Crystal Tiger in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, … Continue Reading...
Animal Safety During Halloween, Fireworks Night and New Years
It is the time of year when animals are exposed to fireworks and firecrackers. Fireworks are being used more and more as a way for us to celebrate; they are now commonplace at birthday parties, Christmas celebrations and New Years celebrations. While we may … Continue Reading...
Q&A: Working With Marine Mammals
By Admin
Q: I would like to work in the aquatic area of massage or physical therapy with dolphins, etc. Where do I start and what kind of specialized training is available for that specific field? Answer by Cattie: What an unusual and very interesting question you … Continue Reading...
Q&A: Should Alternative Practitioners Ask for Veterinary Consent?
By Admin
Q: Do you ask (and / or do you advise your students to ask) for a release or clearance from the client’s vet before working with an animal? Do you need veterinary consent? We have received the question about veterinary consent from many readers, along with … Continue Reading...
What Is Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT) for Animals?
Manual Ligament Therapy is a revolutionary osteopathic massage technique that was developed by Arik Gohl after years of working on people with chronic muscle tension. MLT, as it is commonly known, is based on the work of Dr. Hugh Logan and the research of Dr. … Continue Reading...